Jordan – Data from the Jordanian Ministry of Finance showed that Jordan’s total public debt rose to 46.849 billion dinars by the end of August 2025. This represents approximately 119% of the country’s gross domestic product.
According to data published on the Ministry of Finance’s website, public debt increased by 2.688 billion dinars from the beginning of the current year until the end of August. The total was 44.161 billion dinars at the end of last year (2024).
The ministry explained that the total amount borrowed from the Social Security Investment Fund by the government reached 10.951 billion dinars by the end of August 2025. This reflects the financial and funding challenges facing the state’s general budget.
This increase in public debt comes amid the Jordanian government’s efforts to address economic challenges. These efforts aim to achieve financial stability amid rising public spending and meet development and public service requirements.
