Short-term debt in Jordan

Jordan: Short-term debt was 38.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
38.1%
Change on year
up 6.3%
World rank
5th
of 121 countries
All-time high
62.2%
in 2008
All-time low
0.0%
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024

Short-term debt in Jordan, 1970–2024

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Source: International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of total external debt.

Analysis

In 2024, short-term debt in Jordan stood at 38.1%.

That represents a change of up 6.3% on the previous year and down 15.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, short-term debt in Jordan peaked at 62.2% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1970.

That places Jordan 5th out of 121 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 5.8% 0.0% 20.4% 10
1980s 18.4% 5.6% 26.0% 10
1990s 10.9% 7.8% 20.5% 10
2000s 46.7% 39.6% 62.2% 10
2010s 44.2% 36.1% 54.9% 10
2020s 37.3% 35.8% 38.2% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is short-term debt in Jordan?
Short-term debt in Jordan was 38.1% in 2024, according to International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB).
What is the highest short-term debt recorded in Jordan?
The highest recorded value was 62.2% in 2008.
What is the lowest short-term debt recorded in Jordan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1970.
How does Jordan rank for short-term debt?
Jordan ranks 5th out of 121 countries with data for 2024.
Is short-term debt rising or falling in Jordan?
Over the last ten years it is down 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Jordan data come from?
The figures come from International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB), published as part of Short-term debt (% of total external debt). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Short-term debt (% of total external debt)
Unit
% of total external debt
Source
International Debt Statistics, World Bank (WB)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
133 places, 6,524 data points, 1970–2024
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Short-term debt includes all debt having an original maturity of one year or less and interest in arrears on long-term debt. Total external debt is debt owed to nonresidents repayable in currency, goods, or services. Total external debt is the sum of public, publicly guaranteed, and private nonguaranteed long-term debt, use of IMF credit, and short-term debt.