Jordan—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #170 of 192
Latest Value
-4.2%
2027
YoY Change
+30.0%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#170
of 192 countries
Maximum
-1.1%
2004
Minimum
-16.1%
2013
Last
-4.2%
Previous
-6.0%
Highest
-1.1%
Lowest
-16.1%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | -4.2% | +30.0% |
| 2026 | -6.0% | +20.0% |
| 2025 | -7.5% | -2.7% |
| 2024 | -7.3% | -5.8% |
| 2023 | -6.9% | -1.5% |
| 2022 | -6.8% | +20.0% |
| 2021 | -8.5% | +15.8% |
| 2020 | -10.1% | -40.3% |
| 2019 | -7.2% | -24.1% |
| 2018 | -5.8% | -61.1% |
| 2017 | -3.6% | +2.7% |
| 2016 | -3.7% | +47.9% |
| 2015 | -7.1% | +54.2% |
| 2014 | -15.5% | +3.7% |
| 2013 | -16.1% | -16.7% |
| 2012 | -13.8% | -146.4% |
| 2011 | -5.6% | -3.7% |
| 2010 | -5.4% | +37.9% |
| 2009 | -8.7% | -61.1% |
| 2008 | -5.4% | +1.8% |
| 2007 | -5.5% | -44.7% |
| 2006 | -3.8% | +29.6% |
| 2005 | -5.4% | -390.9% |
| 2004 | -1.1% | +56.0% |
| 2003 | -2.5% | +43.2% |
| 2002 | -4.4% | -57.1% |
| 2001 | -2.8% | +30.0% |
| 2000 | -4.0% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -6.0% | +20.0% |
| 2027Forecast | -4.2% | +30.0% |
Top Countries — Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 26.5% | 2026 |
| 2 | Norway | 10.7% | 2026 |
| 3 | Nauru | 9.5% | 2026 |
| 4 | Macao SAR, China | 5.6% | 2026 |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 4.8% | 2026 |
| 6 | South Sudan | 4.1% | 2026 |
| 7 | Lesotho | 3.8% | 2026 |
| 8 | Liechtenstein | 3.2% | 2026 |
| 9 | Cyprus | 3.2% | 2026 |
| 10 | Singapore | 2.7% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
General government net lending/borrowing as a percentage of GDP. A positive value indicates a fiscal surplus; negative indicates a deficit.
Methodology
Revenue minus expenditure minus net acquisition of nonfinancial assets, as a percentage of GDP. A comprehensive measure of the fiscal balance.
Unit
Percent of GDP