Other expense in Jordan
Jordan: Other expense was 196.30 million current LCU in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Other expense in Jordan, 1990–2023
Source: Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2023, other expense in Jordan stood at 196.30 million current LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.0% on the previous year and up 105.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other expense in Jordan peaked at 1.44 billion current LCU in 2007 and was at its lowest, 10.04 million current LCU, in 1992.
Jordan ranks 135th of 149 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other expense in Jordan, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 19.13 million current LCU | — |
| 1991 | 15.66 million current LCU | -18.1% |
| 1992 | 10.04 million current LCU | -35.9% |
| 1993 | 14.87 million current LCU | +48.1% |
| 1994 | 33.37 million current LCU | +124.4% |
| 1995 | 44.52 million current LCU | +33.4% |
| 1996 | 81.20 million current LCU | +82.4% |
| 1997 | 60.96 million current LCU | -24.9% |
| 1998 | 76.87 million current LCU | +26.1% |
| 2000 | 41.66 million current LCU | -45.8% |
| 2001 | 45.40 million current LCU | +9.0% |
| 2002 | 142.11 million current LCU | +213.0% |
| 2003 | 154.60 million current LCU | +8.8% |
| 2004 | 317.87 million current LCU | +105.6% |
| 2005 | 357.10 million current LCU | +12.3% |
| 2006 | 542.25 million current LCU | +51.8% |
| 2007 | 1.44 billion current LCU | +165.3% |
| 2008 | 161.00 million current LCU | -88.8% |
| 2009 | 77.60 million current LCU | -51.8% |
| 2010 | 82.60 million current LCU | +6.4% |
| 2011 | 72.90 million current LCU | -11.7% |
| 2012 | 79.60 million current LCU | +9.2% |
| 2013 | 95.70 million current LCU | +20.2% |
| 2014 | 71.20 million current LCU | -25.6% |
| 2015 | 100.00 million current LCU | +40.4% |
| 2016 | 206.60 million current LCU | +106.6% |
| 2017 | 273.30 million current LCU | +32.3% |
| 2018 | 347.50 million current LCU | +27.1% |
| 2019 | 260.00 million current LCU | -25.2% |
| 2020 | 279.50 million current LCU | +7.5% |
| 2021 | 228.00 million current LCU | -18.4% |
| 2022 | 204.40 million current LCU | -10.4% |
| 2023 | 196.30 million current LCU | -4.0% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 196.30 million current LCU is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 32.54 billion current LCU, 1% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 196.30 million current LCU is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 20.55 billion current LCU, 1% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.62 million current LCU | 10.04 million current LCU | 81.20 million current LCU | 9 |
| 2000s | 327.81 million current LCU | 41.66 million current LCU | 1.44 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 158.94 million current LCU | 71.20 million current LCU | 347.50 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 227.05 million current LCU | 196.30 million current LCU | 279.50 million current LCU | 4 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
- 132 Papua New Guinea 653.60 million current LCU compare
- 133 Bahamas 329.41 million current LCU compare
- 134 Fiji 246.70 million current LCU compare
- 136 Solomon Islands 195.74 million current LCU compare
- 137 Andorra 96.57 million current LCU compare
- 138 San Marino 59.79 million current LCU compare
More public sector data for Jordan
- Democracy, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament, 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 other expense in Jordan?
- Other expense in Jordan was 196.30 million current LCU in 2023, according to Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest other expense recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.44 billion current LCU in 2007.
- What is the lowest other expense recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.04 million current LCU in 1992.
- How does Jordan rank for other expense?
- Jordan ranks 135th out of 149 countries with data for 2023.
- Is other expense rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 105.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Other expense (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Other expense is spending on dividends, rent, and other miscellaneous expenses, including provision for consumption of fixed capital. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.