Jordan—Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic Outlook ↗Global Rank: #154 of 192Updated August 2026
Latest Value
-4.3%
2031
YoY Change
-4.9%
2030 → 2031
Global Rank
#154
of 192 countries
Maximum
2.8%
2007
Minimum
-8.8%
2013
Last
-4.3%
Previous
-4.1%
Highest
2.8%
Lowest
-8.8%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Jordan's fiscal balance (% of GDP) was -5.4% in 2026, ranking #154 out of 192 countries. This represents a -4.9% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was 2.8% (2007) and the lowest was -8.8% (2013). The IMF WEO projects -4.3% by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | -4.3% | -4.9% |
| 2030 | -4.1% | +0.0% |
| 2029 | -4.1% | +4.7% |
| 2028 | -4.3% | +18.9% |
| 2027 | -5.3% | +1.9% |
| 2026 | -5.4% | +14.3% |
| 2025 | -6.3% | +13.7% |
| 2024 | -7.3% | -12.3% |
| 2023 | -6.5% | -32.7% |
| 2022 | -4.9% | +25.8% |
| 2021 | -6.6% | +13.2% |
| 2020 | -7.6% | -49.0% |
| 2019 | -5.1% | -21.4% |
| 2018 | -4.2% | -31.3% |
| 2017 | -3.2% | -23.1% |
| 2016 | -2.6% | +50.0% |
| 2015 | -5.2% | +23.5% |
| 2014 | -6.8% | +22.7% |
| 2013 | -8.8% | -166.7% |
| 2012 | -3.3% | -175.0% |
| 2011 | -1.2% | -700.0% |
| 2010 | 0.2% | +108.7% |
| 2009 | -2.3% | -221.1% |
| 2008 | 1.9% | -32.1% |
| 2007 | 2.8% | +247.4% |
| 2006 | -1.9% | +13.6% |
| 2005 | -2.2% | -466.7% |
| 2004 | 0.6% | +137.5% |
| 2003 | -1.6% | +50.0% |
| 2002 | -3.2% | -190.9% |
| 2001 | -1.1% | +42.1% |
| 2000 | -1.9% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | -5.4% | +14.3% |
| 2027Forecast | -5.3% | +1.9% |
| 2028Forecast | -4.3% | +18.9% |
| 2029Forecast | -4.1% | +4.7% |
| 2030Forecast | -4.1% | +0.0% |
| 2031Forecast | -4.3% | -4.9% |
Top Countries — Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuwait | 27.6% | 2026 |
| 2 | Naoero | 13.1% | 2026 |
| 3 | Norway | 10.2% | 2026 |
| 4 | Oman | 5.2% | 2026 |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates | 4.9% | 2026 |
| 6 | Lesotho | 4.2% | 2026 |
| 7 | Macao SAR, China | 4.2% | 2026 |
| 8 | Singapore | 3.3% | 2026 |
| 9 | Lebanon | 3.3% | 2025 |
| 10 | Liechtenstein | 3.0% | 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