Jordan Trade Balance
External balance on goods and services NE.RSB.GNFS.CD
Jordan's trade balance was $-7.3B in 2025, ranked 150th globally. This represents a 5.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Jordan's trade balance stood at $-7.3B in 2025, a rise of +$423.5M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $-7.3B by 2025. Jordan ranked 150th globally.
Jordan’s trade balance has remained persistently negative over the 50‑year series, widening from a deficit of –809,680,013.74 in 1976 to –7,288,788,732.39 in 2025, placing the kingdom at rank 150 globally. The smallest shortfall occurred in 1989 at –774,484,141.35, while the deepest deficit was recorded in 2013 at –9,943,661,971.83, reflecting the impact of regional instability and high import dependence. Compared with peers of similar ranking, Jordan’s 2025 deficit is slightly larger than the West Bank and Gaza’s –7,011,170,000.00 and Kenya’s –7,692,623,537.56, but lower than Uganda’s –6,026,932,607.66, indicating a modestly more adverse position within its group. The chronic trade gap underscores structural challenges such as limited export diversification and reliance on energy and food imports. Continued efforts to expand non‑oil export sectors and improve trade agreements could moderate the deficit and alter the long‑term trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $-6.7B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $-7.0B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $-7.3B | - | - |
| 2025 | $-7.3B | +$423.5M | #150 |
| 2024 | $-7.7B | −$910.3M | #23 |
| 2023 | $-6.8B | +$2.5B | #29 |
| 2022 | $-9.3B | +$176.5M | #29 |
| 2021 | $-9.5B | −$1.5B | #19 |
| 2020 | $-8.0B | −$2.2B | #19 |
| 2019 | $-5.8B | +$2.0B | #24 |
| 2018 | $-7.8B | +$912.5M | #24 |
| 2017 | $-8.7B | −$784.9M | #17 |
| 2016 | $-8.0B | +$642.3M | #17 |
| 2015 | $-8.6B | +$866.2M | #18 |
| 2014 | $-9.5B | +$484.5M | #16 |
| 2013 | $-9.9B | −$1.3B | #17 |
| 2012 | $-8.7B | −$1.1B | #18 |
| 2011 | $-7.6B | −$2.1B | #22 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jordan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw trade balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jordan's trade balance was $-7.3B in 2025. Ranked 150th globally. This represents a 5.5% increase from the previous year.
Jordan's trade balance peaked at $-774.5M in 1989.
The lowest trade balance in Jordan was $-9.9B in 2013.
Jordan ranks 150th globally in trade balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.RSB.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jordan's trade balance is projected to reach $-7.3B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade balance of Jordan in 2025 was $-7.3B. This ranks 150th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jordan_trade-balance,
title = {Jordan Trade Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jordan/trade-balance/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}