Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of GDP in Jordan
Jordan: Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of GDP was 0.3% in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of GDP in Jordan, 2010–2020
Source: Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2020, explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp in Jordan stood at 0.3%.
That represents a change of down 16.2% on the previous year and down 74.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp in Jordan peaked at 5.9% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2016.
That places Jordan 83rd out of 187 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.1% | 0.0% | 5.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
- 81 Gabon 0.3% compare
- 81 Israel 0.3% compare
- 84 Afghanistan 0.3% compare
- 84 Portugal 0.3% compare
- 86 Azerbaijan 0.3% compare
More energy & mining data for Jordan
- Fuel imports 10.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 8.5% (2024)
- Gas production 1.98 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 171.78 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 1.98 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 171.78 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 11.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 59.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp in Jordan?
- Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp in Jordan was 0.3% in 2020, according to Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp recorded in Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 5.9% in 2012.
- What is the lowest explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2016.
- How does Jordan rank for explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp?
- Jordan ranks 83rd out of 187 countries with data for 2020.
- Is explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of gdp rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan data come from?
- The figures come from Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN (2023) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Explicit fossil fuel subsidies as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Subsidies are pre-tax and for both the production and consumption of fossil fuels. Production subsidies reduce the cost of producing coal, oil or gas. Consumption subsidies cut fuel prices for the end user, such as by fixing the price at the petrol pump so that it is less than the market rate.