Trade as a share of GDP in Jordan
Jordan: Trade as a share of GDP was 146.0% in 2007. ▲ Rising
Trade as a share of GDP in Jordan, 1976–2007
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2007, trade as a share of gdp in Jordan stood at 146.0%.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 20.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade as a share of gdp in Jordan peaked at 149.4% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 81.8%, in 1986.
Jordan ranks 26th of 191 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 32 years of available data.
Trade as a share of GDP in Jordan, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 112.2% | — |
| 1977 | 116.0% | +3.4% |
| 1978 | 113.3% | -2.4% |
| 1979 | 121.5% | +7.2% |
| 1980 | 125.7% | +3.5% |
| 1981 | 142.2% | +13.1% |
| 1982 | 134.9% | -5.1% |
| 1983 | 117.1% | -13.2% |
| 1984 | 118.6% | +1.3% |
| 1985 | 115.9% | -2.3% |
| 1986 | 81.8% | -29.4% |
| 1987 | 90.8% | +10.9% |
| 1988 | 108.1% | +19.1% |
| 1989 | 130.4% | +20.6% |
| 1990 | 149.4% | +14.6% |
| 1991 | 137.3% | -8.2% |
| 1992 | 131.6% | -4.1% |
| 1993 | 130.5% | -0.9% |
| 1994 | 118.3% | -9.3% |
| 1995 | 124.6% | +5.3% |
| 1996 | 131.1% | +5.2% |
| 1997 | 120.7% | -7.9% |
| 1998 | 109.1% | -9.7% |
| 1999 | 104.5% | -4.2% |
| 2000 | 110.3% | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 109.3% | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 114.0% | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 115.7% | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 134.6% | +16.3% |
| 2005 | 146.9% | +9.1% |
| 2006 | 141.7% | -3.5% |
| 2007 | 146.0% | +3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 115.7% | 112.2% | 121.5% | 4 |
| 1980s | 116.6% | 81.8% | 142.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | 125.7% | 104.5% | 149.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 127.3% | 109.3% | 146.9% | 8 |
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More economy & growth data for Jordan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.05 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 5.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 5,348 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 5.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.71 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 3,797 current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 2.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.8563 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 4,579 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade as a share of gdp in Jordan?
- Trade as a share of gdp in Jordan was 146.0% in 2007, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest trade as a share of gdp recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 149.4% in 1990.
- What is the lowest trade as a share of gdp recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 81.8% in 1986.
- How does Jordan rank for trade as a share of gdp?
- Jordan ranks 26th out of 191 countries with data for 2007.
- Is trade as a share of gdp rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Trade as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Trade in goods and services as a share of GDP, shown as a percentage.