Jordan Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Jordan's tax revenue was 18.87% in 2025, ranked 49th globally. This represents a 10.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Jordan's tax revenue stood at 18.87% in 2025, a rise of +1.82% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 18.87% by 2025. Jordan ranked 49th globally.
Jordan's tax revenue has experienced fluctuations over the past three and a half decades. The country's tax revenue reached a peak of 24.69% in 2007, during a period of relative economic stability in the region. Conversely, the tax revenue hit an all-time low of 14.61% in 2011, amidst the broader economic downturn caused by the Arab Spring. Since then, Jordan's tax revenue has gradually recovered, reaching 18.87% in 2025, ranking 49th globally. This recovery is somewhat comparable to that of Moldova, which also experienced a significant decline in tax revenue during the same period, but has since regained ground to rank slightly above Jordan. The recent recovery in Jordan's tax revenue may be attributed to the government's efforts to diversify the economy and implement fiscal reforms, however a decline in remittances from Jordanian expatriates, a significant contributor to the country's economy, could potentially alter this trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 19.46% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 18.87% | - | - |
| 2025 | 18.87% | +1.82% | #49 |
| 2023 | 17.05% | −0.42% | #44 |
| 2022 | 17.47% | +0.35% | #60 |
| 2021 | 17.12% | +1.14% | #69 |
| 2020 | 15.98% | +1.17% | #70 |
| 2019 | 14.81% | +0.09% | #59 |
| 2018 | 14.73% | +0.03% | #62 |
| 2017 | 14.70% | −0.32% | #61 |
| 2016 | 15.02% | +0.07% | #66 |
| 2015 | 14.95% | −0.48% | #65 |
| 2014 | 15.43% | +0.50% | #64 |
| 2013 | 14.93% | +0.01% | #54 |
| 2012 | 14.92% | +0.31% | #57 |
| 2011 | 14.61% | −0.89% | #50 |
| 2010 | 15.50% | −1.03% | #61 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jordan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jordan's tax revenue was 18.87% in 2025. Ranked 49th globally. This represents a 10.7% increase from the previous year.
Jordan's tax revenue peaked at 24.69% in 2007.
The lowest tax revenue in Jordan was 14.61% in 2011.
Jordan ranks 49th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jordan's tax revenue is projected to reach 18.87% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Jordan in 2025 was 18.87%. This ranks 49th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jordan_tax-revenue,
title = {Jordan Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jordan/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}