Jordan Tourism Revenues

International tourism receipts, current US dollars.

Tourism Revenues in Jordan decreased to 1.75 USD billion in 2020 from 6.77 USD billion in 2019.

$1.75B
▼ −5.022020 · previous $6.77BAnnual · US$ billion · Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators

Jordan Tourism Revenues — History

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Jordan Tourism Revenues — analysis in simple words

Latest reading

Tourism Revenues in Jordan decreased to 1.75 USD billion in 2020 from 6.77 USD billion in 2019.

Over the last three years it rose twice and fell once.

Recent trend

A year earlier (2019) it was $6.77B, so the latest figure is $5.02B lower.

Over the past five years the average was $5.04B, with a range from $1.75B to $6.77B. The latest value is below that five-year average.

Historical context

This data series starts in 1995 and has 26 annual observations. The latest reading is higher than 38% of all of them.

The highest value on record is $6.77B (2019) and the lowest is $0.88B (2001). The long-run average is $3.07B.

Compared with other countries

Among 141 economies with recent data, Jordan ranks 51st from the top. The median across all these economies is $0.87B, so Jordan is above the typical country.

Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan (16 economies with data) it ranks 8th; the regional median is $1.38B.

Statistics

Latest
$1.75B2020
Previous
$6.77B
5-year average
$5.04B
Long-run average
$3.07Bsince 1995
All-time high
$6.77B2019
All-time low
$0.88B2001
Observations
26Annual

Recent Data

PeriodValueChange
2020$1.75B▼ −5.02
2019$6.77B▲ +0.54
2018$6.22B▲ +0.67
2017$5.55B▲ +0.61
2016$4.94B▼ −0.02
2015$4.97B▼ −0.55
2014$5.52B▲ +0.37
2013$5.15B▲ +0.02
2012$5.12B▲ +0.77
2011$4.35B▼ −0.04
2010$4.39B▲ +0.92
2009$3.47B▼ −0.07
2008$3.54B▲ +0.79
2007$2.75B▲ +0.33
2006$2.43B▲ +0.67
2005$1.76B▲ +0.14
2004$1.62B▲ +0.36
2003$1.27B▲ +0.01
2002$1.25B▲ +0.37
2001$0.88B▼ −0.05
2000$0.94B▼ −0.08
1999$1.02B▼ −0.07
1998$1.08B▲ +0.02
1997$1.06B▲ +0.04
1996$1.03B▲ +0.05
1995$0.97B

Tourism Revenues — Jordan vs Peers

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Understanding Tourism Revenues — a simple guide

What it measures

International tourism receipts, current US dollars.

How it is calculated

Spending by international visitors, in US dollars.

Simple example

Hotel stays, meals and tours paid by foreign tourists.

▲ When it is high or rising

Higher receipts strengthen the services balance.

▼ When it is low or falling

Lower receipts reduce foreign-exchange earnings.

Why it matters for the economy and markets

Tourism receipts support the services balance and foreign-exchange earnings.

How to read it

Compare with exports to gauge dependence on tourism.

Data source

World Bank — World Development Indicators (series ST.INT.RCPT.CD), annual data from 1995 to 2020. Values are shown exactly as published by the source and may be revised later.

How to use the chart

Use the 5Y / 10Y / 25Y / Max buttons to change the time range, or drag the slider under the chart. Hover (or tap) on the line to see the exact value for any period. Dashed lines and hatched bars are IMF projections, not actual data. The “Download CSV” button gives you the full data series.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current tourism revenues of Jordan?
Jordan tourism revenues was $1.75B in 2020, compared with $6.77B in the previous period, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the highest and lowest tourism revenues of Jordan?
Since 1995, the highest reading was $6.77B (2019) and the lowest was $0.88B (2001).
What does tourism revenues measure?
International tourism receipts, current US dollars.

Data are sourced from official international organisations (IMF, World Bank, BIS) and national authorities, and are shown for educational and informational purposes only. They are not investment advice and no recommendation is made. Figures may be revised by the source; IMF figures for the current and future years are projections. This page was last updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026.