Jordan Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Jordan's government spending was 30.03% in 2025, ranked 55th globally. This represents a 5.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Jordan's government spending stood at 30.03% in 2025, a rise of +1.60% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 30.03% by 2025. Jordan ranked 55th globally.
Jordan’s government spending as a share of GDP stood at 30.03 in 2025, placing the kingdom at rank 55 globally and matching Samoa’s level while slightly below Vanuatu’s 30.13 and Mozambique’s 30.37. Over the 35‑year series the indicator has moved modestly, rising from a low of 24.69 in 1992 to a peak of 35.65 in 2005 before settling at its current figure. The early‑1990s trough coincided with structural adjustment programmes that constrained public outlays, whereas the mid‑2000s surge reflected expanded social programmes and infrastructure investment financed by external borrowing. Since the peak, spending has trended downward, reflecting fiscal consolidation efforts and a shift toward private‑sector‑led growth. Continued pressure to contain deficits, coupled with demographic pressures and the need for public service expansion, suggests that future trajectories will depend on the balance between fiscal restraint and targeted investment, with modest increases likely if growth‑oriented reforms take hold.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 30.54% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 30.03% | - | - |
| 2025 | 30.03% | +1.60% | #55 |
| 2023 | 28.44% | −0.36% | #47 |
| 2022 | 28.80% | +0.29% | #55 |
| 2021 | 28.51% | +0.35% | #61 |
| 2020 | 28.17% | +1.92% | #63 |
| 2019 | 26.25% | −0.04% | #74 |
| 2018 | 26.29% | +0.73% | #76 |
| 2017 | 25.56% | −0.30% | #77 |
| 2016 | 25.86% | +0.14% | #76 |
| 2015 | 25.71% | −1.77% | #74 |
| 2014 | 27.49% | +1.25% | #82 |
| 2013 | 26.24% | −2.63% | #70 |
| 2012 | 28.87% | +0.03% | #87 |
| 2011 | 28.85% | +2.61% | #81 |
| 2010 | 26.24% | −2.97% | #68 |
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 spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jordan's government spending was 30.03% in 2025. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 5.6% increase from the previous year.
Jordan's government spending peaked at 35.65% in 2005.
The lowest government spending in Jordan was 24.69% in 1992.
Jordan ranks 55th globally in government spending as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jordan's government spending is projected to reach 30.03% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The government spending of Jordan in 2025 was 30.03%. This ranks 55th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jordan_government-spending,
title = {Jordan Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jordan/government-spending/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}