Jordan Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Jordan's government debt to gdp was 89.70% in 2025, ranked 28th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 1988–2025.
Overview
Jordan's government debt to gdp stood at 89.70% in 2025, a decline of +0.52% from 2024. The IMF projects 89.70% by 2025. Jordan ranked 28th globally.
Jordan’s government debt-to‑GDP ratio stood at 89.70 % in 2025, placing it 28th in the world and just above peers such as Suriname (89.08 %) and close to Portugal (90.94 %). The ratio has traversed a broad arc over the 38‑year series, climbing from a low of 53.18 % in 2008 – the all‑time trough recorded during the global financial crisis – to a historic peak of 204.83 % in 1990, when regional fiscal pressures and high public spending drove debt to more than double the size of the economy. After the 1990 apex, debt gradually receded, reaching the 1988 level of 165.49 % before the 2008 trough, and has since stabilized in the high‑80s. The recent figure suggests a modest upward drift from the post‑crisis low, reflecting ongoing budget deficits and external financing needs. Continued fiscal consolidation and stronger revenue mobilization would be required to reverse the upward trajectory and bring the ratio below the 80 % threshold.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 73.37% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 76.29% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 79.62% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 83.74% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 87.49% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 89.70% | - | - |
| 2025 | 89.70% | −0.52% | #28 |
| 2024 | 90.23% | +1.21% | #160 |
| 2023 | 89.02% | +0.44% | #158 |
| 2022 | 88.58% | +0.96% | #159 |
| 2021 | 87.62% | −16.85% | #154 |
| 2020 | 104.47% | +11.55% | #162 |
| 2019 | 92.92% | +5.56% | #168 |
| 2018 | 87.36% | +1.26% | #167 |
| 2017 | 86.10% | +1.08% | #162 |
| 2016 | 85.02% | +1.62% | #165 |
| 2015 | 83.40% | +4.83% | #161 |
| 2014 | 78.57% | +0.51% | #160 |
| 2013 | 78.07% | +4.24% | #161 |
| 2012 | 73.83% | +9.90% | #161 |
| 2011 | 63.93% | +4.43% | #149 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jordan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jordan's government debt to gdp was 89.70% in 2025. Ranked 28th globally. This represents a 0.6% decrease from the previous year.
Jordan's government debt to gdp peaked at 204.83% in 1990.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Jordan was 53.18% in 2008.
Jordan ranks 28th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Jordan's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 89.70% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Jordan in 2025 was 89.70%. This ranks 28th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jordan_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Jordan Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jordan/government-debt-to-gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}