Jordan: Tax revenue

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 Jordan

Tax revenue, percent of GDP

 Latest value 15.98
 Year 2020
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1990 - 2020
 Average 18.22
 Min - Max 14.61 - 24.69
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2020 is 15.98 percent, an increase from 14.81 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 16.68 percent, based on data from 122 countries. Historically, the average for Jordan from 1990 to 2020 is 18.22 percent. The minimum value, 14.61 percent, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 24.69 percent was recorded in 2007. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Jordan - Tax revenue - Recent values chart

Historical series
Jordan - Tax revenue - historical chart - 1990-2020




Definition: Tax revenue refers to compulsory transfers to the central government for public purposes. Certain compulsory transfers such as fines, penalties, and most social security contributions are excluded. Refunds and corrections of erroneously collected tax revenue are treated as negative revenue.

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 Government spending, percent of GDP 16.37 2019 percent
 Government spending, in dollars 7.33 2021 billion U.S. dollars
 Fiscal balance, percent of GDP -6.00 2023 percent
 Government debt 77.60 2023 percent
 Tax revenue 15.98 2020 percent
 Commercial tax rate 28.60 2019 percent
 Tax preparation time 97 2019 hours
 Number of taxes 9 2019 taxes
 Taxes on goods and services 50.28 2020 percent
 Taxes on international trade 3.90 2020 percent
 Income and profits taxes 15.70 2020 percent
 Foreign aid 3,444.80 2021 million U.S. dollars
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