Jordan Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Jordan's trade openness was 116.28% in 2025, ranked 58th globally. This represents a 16.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1976–2025.
Overview
Jordan's trade openness stood at 116.28% in 2025, a rise of +16.60% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 116.28% by 2025. Jordan ranked 58th globally.
Jordan’s trade openness, measured as the sum of exports and imports relative to GDP, has fluctuated over the past five decades, reaching an all‑time peak of 149.45 in 1990 before falling to a trough of 66.06 in 2020. The latest World Bank estimate for 2025 shows a value of 116.28, placing Jordan 58th globally and closely aligned with peers such as Croatia (116.60) and the Faroe Islands (117.00). The post‑1990 decline reflects regional geopolitical tensions and lower commodity prices, while the rebound after 2020 coincides with diversification efforts and renewed export promotion policies. Despite the resurgence, the current level remains well below the 1990 high, indicating that structural constraints on market access and limited value‑added production continue to temper openness. Continued investment in logistics infrastructure and trade‑facilitating reforms could accelerate the upward trajectory, potentially restoring Jordan’s openness to pre‑1990 levels in the medium term.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 133.73% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 125.00% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 116.28% | - | - |
| 2025 | 116.28% | +16.60% | #58 |
| 2024 | 99.68% | −0.67% | #103 |
| 2023 | 100.35% | −3.75% | #109 |
| 2022 | 104.10% | +23.76% | #117 |
| 2021 | 80.33% | +14.27% | #99 |
| 2020 | 66.06% | −19.63% | #81 |
| 2019 | 85.69% | −1.95% | #101 |
| 2018 | 87.64% | −2.10% | #105 |
| 2017 | 89.73% | +1.01% | #113 |
| 2016 | 88.72% | −6.64% | #111 |
| 2015 | 95.36% | −14.58% | #121 |
| 2014 | 109.94% | −1.51% | #136 |
| 2013 | 111.45% | −6.40% | #135 |
| 2012 | 117.86% | −0.84% | #141 |
| 2011 | 118.70% | +4.48% | #139 |
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 openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jordan's trade openness was 116.28% in 2025. Ranked 58th globally. This represents a 16.7% increase from the previous year.
Jordan's trade openness peaked at 149.45% in 1990.
The lowest trade openness in Jordan was 66.06% in 2020.
Jordan ranks 58th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jordan's trade openness is projected to reach 116.28% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Jordan in 2025 was 116.28%. This ranks 58th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jordan_trade-openness,
title = {Jordan Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jordan/trade-openness/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}