Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) in Jordan
Jordan: Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) was 1,693 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Jordan, 1976–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Jordan is 1,693 millions, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is up 8.1% on the previous year and up 10.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Jordan peaked at 1,693 millions in 2024 and was at its lowest, 228.54 millions, in 1976.
That places Jordan 90th out of 174 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) in Jordan, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 228.54 millions | — |
| 1977 | 257.68 millions | +12.8% |
| 1978 | 295.64 millions | +14.7% |
| 1979 | 492.96 millions | +66.7% |
| 1981 | 653.12 millions | +32.5% |
| 1982 | 688.3 millions | +5.4% |
| 1983 | 651.79 millions | -5.3% |
| 1984 | 818.94 millions | +25.6% |
| 1986 | 465.04 millions | -43.2% |
| 1987 | 477.63 millions | +2.7% |
| 1988 | 594.99 millions | +24.6% |
| 1989 | 740.6 millions | +24.5% |
| 1996 | 1,352 millions | +82.5% |
| 1997 | 1,189 millions | -12.1% |
| 1999 | 983.51 millions | -17.3% |
| 2016 | 1,533 millions | +55.9% |
| 2017 | 1,462 millions | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 1,370 millions | -6.3% |
| 2019 | 1,410 millions | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 1,518 millions | +7.7% |
| 2022 | 1,566 millions | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 1,693 millions | +8.1% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 1,693 millions is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,774 millions, 95% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 1,693 millions is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,646 millions, 36% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 318.71 millions | 228.54 millions | 492.96 millions | 4 |
| 1980s | 636.3 millions | 465.04 millions | 818.94 millions | 8 |
| 1990s | 1,175 millions | 983.51 millions | 1,352 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 1,444 millions | 1,370 millions | 1,533 millions | 4 |
| 2020s | 1,592 millions | 1,518 millions | 1,693 millions | 3 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
More education data for Jordan
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.36 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 98.11 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 73,057 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 10,973 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 83,712 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 80,149 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.03 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 1.12 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate 0.9383 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Jordan?
- Government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Jordan was 1,693 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 1,693 millions in 2024.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 228.54 millions in 1976.
- How does Jordan rank for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- Jordan ranks 90th out of 174 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant us$ rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release