Environmental protection in Jordan
Jordan: Environmental protection was 6.10 million in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Environmental protection in Jordan, 2000–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for environmental protection in Jordan is 6.10 million, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.3% on the previous year and down 41.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, environmental protection in Jordan peaked at 87.23 million in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2000.
Jordan ranks 104th of 113 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Environmental protection in Jordan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 75.25 million | — |
| 2003 | 87.23 million | +15.9% |
| 2004 | 36.19 million | -58.5% |
| 2005 | 6.40 million | -82.3% |
| 2006 | 14.23 million | +122.3% |
| 2007 | 5.00 million | -64.9% |
| 2008 | 6.10 million | +22.0% |
| 2009 | 4.80 million | -21.3% |
| 2010 | 3.30 million | -31.2% |
| 2011 | 19.50 million | +490.9% |
| 2012 | 10.40 million | -46.7% |
| 2013 | 64.40 million | +519.2% |
| 2014 | 40.70 million | -36.8% |
| 2015 | 43.80 million | +7.6% |
| 2016 | 13.20 million | -69.9% |
| 2017 | 17.40 million | +31.8% |
| 2018 | 16.20 million | -6.9% |
| 2019 | 28.40 million | +75.3% |
| 2020 | 5.20 million | -81.7% |
| 2022 | 6.10 million | +17.3% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 6.10 million is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.23 billion, 0% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 6.10 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.52 billion, 0% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Environmental protection in Jordan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +519.2% | 10.40 million | 64.40 million |
| 2011 | +490.9% | 3.30 million | 19.50 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.52 million | 0 | 87.23 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 25.73 million | 3.30 million | 64.40 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.65 million | 5.20 million | 6.10 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
- 101 San Marino 9.78 million compare
- 102 Marshall Islands 9.37 million compare
- 103 Cook Islands 8.28 million compare
- 105 Kuwait 6.00 million compare
- 106 Bahrain 5.90 million compare
- 107 Kosovo 5.77 million compare
More public sector data for Jordan
- Democracy, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Democracy 2 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is environmental protection in Jordan?
- Environmental protection in Jordan was 6.10 million in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest environmental protection recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 87.23 million in 2003.
- What is the lowest environmental protection recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2000.
- How does Jordan rank for environmental protection?
- Jordan ranks 104th out of 113 countries with data for 2022.
- Is environmental protection rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Environmental protection (Domestic Currency). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset captures government spending on environmental protection efforts such as pollution abatement, biodiversity conservation, and waste management. These expenditures are classified according to the COFOG framework (Classification of the Functions of Government).