Jordan Budget Deficit
General government net lending/borrowing as % of GDP GGXCNL_NGDP
Jordan's budget deficit was -7.48% in 2025, ranked 167th globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Jordan's budget deficit stood at -7.48% in 2025, a decline of +0.16% from 2024. The IMF projects -7.48% by 2025. Jordan ranked 167th globally.
Jordan’s general government budget deficit has narrowed to –7.48 percent of GDP in 2025, placing the country at rank 167 globally and closely aligning with the United States at –7.37 percent and St. Vincent and the Grenadines at –7.57 percent. The 2025 figure represents a modest improvement from the all‑time trough of –16.11 percent recorded in 2013, yet it remains above the early‑period level of –6.90 percent in 1985 and well below the all‑time peak of 1.87 percent observed in 1992, when Jordan posted a primary surplus. Over the 41‑year coverage period, the deficit trajectory has been shaped by fluctuating fiscal pressures, including heightened public spending on infrastructure and social programs, offset by periodic revenue enhancements. Continued consolidation of public finances will depend on strengthening tax administration, curbing non‑productive expenditures, and sustaining economic growth; absent such measures, the deficit could revert toward higher negative levels.
Data & projection
| Year | Budget Deficit | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | -3.80% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | -3.34% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | -3.11% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | -4.18% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | -6.01% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | -7.48% | - | - |
| 2025 | -7.48% | −0.16% | #167 |
| 2024 | -7.33% | −0.44% | #23 |
| 2023 | -6.89% | −0.09% | #22 |
| 2022 | -6.80% | +1.65% | #26 |
| 2021 | -8.45% | +1.66% | #21 |
| 2020 | -10.11% | −2.92% | #33 |
| 2019 | -7.19% | −1.40% | #19 |
| 2018 | -5.78% | −2.17% | #23 |
| 2017 | -3.61% | +0.09% | #57 |
| 2016 | -3.71% | +3.39% | #67 |
| 2015 | -7.10% | +8.39% | #26 |
| 2014 | -15.49% | +0.62% | #3 |
| 2013 | -16.11% | −2.26% | #2 |
| 2012 | -13.85% | −8.24% | #3 |
| 2011 | -5.61% | −0.18% | #33 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jordan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw budget deficit improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jordan's budget deficit was -7.48% in 2025. Ranked 167th globally. This represents a 2.1% decrease from the previous year.
Jordan's budget deficit peaked at 1.87% in 1992.
The lowest budget deficit in Jordan was -16.11% in 2013.
Jordan ranks 167th globally in budget deficit as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXCNL_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Jordan's budget deficit is projected to reach -7.48% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The budget deficit of Jordan in 2025 was -7.48%. This ranks 167th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jordan_budget-deficit,
title = {Jordan Budget Deficit},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jordan/budget-deficit/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}