Jordan: economy and key statistics
Jordan is number 90 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $61.6 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $5,348. The economy grew by 2.8% in 2025. Unemployment is 16.5%. The economy is 57% services, 27% industry, 6% agriculture. In 311 Institute directories: 6 R&D labs, 3 investors.
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National power
Jordan is number 92 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 33.1 out of 100: economic 40, technology 17, military 31 and human capital 55.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $61.6 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $145.5 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $5,348 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +2.8% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 1.8% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 16.5% | 2025 |
| Population | 11.5 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 3.2 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 57% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 27% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 17% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 6% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 2.8% of GDP | 2024 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 2% | 2023 |
| Internet users | 96% of people | 2024 |
R&D labs
Investors in Jordan
Main export industries
Jordan exported goods worth about $13.3bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Apparel and clothing accessories: $2.4bn (17.8% of goods exports)
- Fertilizers: $1.4bn (10.4% of goods exports)
- Inorganic chemicals: $1.1bn (8.4% of goods exports)
- Natural, cultured pearls: $1.0bn (7.7% of goods exports)
- Pharmaceutical products: $0.9bn (6.8% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in Middle East
- Saudi Arabia (#19)
- Israel (#26)
- United Arab Emirates (#30)
- Egypt (#43)
- Iran (#44)
- Algeria (#51)
- Iraq (#54)
- Qatar (#56)
- Morocco (#58)
- Kuwait (#59)
- Oman (#71)
- Tunisia (#93)
- Bahrain (#99)
- Libya (#101)
- Malta (#118)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Jordan?
Jordan had a GDP of $61.6 billion in 2025, ranking number 90 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Jordan?
GDP per person in Jordan was $5,348 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Jordan growing?
The economy of Jordan grew by 2.8% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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