The inflation rate in Jordan accelerated to 2.83% yoy in May 2026, the highest since April 2023, from 2.49% in April, driven primarily by higher fuel prices. The country raised fuel prices by 11% in April, the first increase since the Middle East conflict began, and partially adjusted fuel prices in May. Transportation costs were the main contributors to May inflation, accounting for 1.23 percentage points, as prices rose 7.69%, accelerating sharply from a 3.32% gain in April. Housing prices also increased at a faster pace (3.33% vs 2.97%). Meanwhile, inflation moderated for health (0.35% vs 0.60%), communication (2.39% vs 2.40%), recreation and culture (0.68% vs 1.55%), and food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.15% vs 2.45%), while alcoholic beverages and tobacco remained steady at 3.98%, and household furnishings and equipment were nearly unchanged at 0.01%. By contrast, prices fell for clothing (-0.25% vs 0.50%) and restaurants (-0.08% vs 1.31%). Monthly, the CPI rose 0.55% in May. source: Department of Statistics (DOS), Jordan

Inflation Rate in Jordan increased to 2.83 percent in May from 2.49 percent in April of 2026. Inflation Rate in Jordan averaged 4.73 percent from 1977 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 37.50 percent in August of 1989 and a record low of -4.54 percent in December of 1983. This page provides the latest reported value for - Jordan Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Jordan Inflation Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on June of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Jordan increased to 2.83 percent in May from 2.49 percent in April of 2026. Inflation Rate in Jordan is expected to be 3.20 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Jordan Inflation Rate is projected to trend around 1.90 percent in 2027 and 1.70 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-15 03:50 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Apr 2.49% 1.87% 2.2%
2026-06-17 01:40 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
May 2.83% 2.49% 2.8%
2026-07-13 02:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jun 2.83% 3.2%



Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Rent Inflation 3.90 3.90 percent May 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 115.96 115.33 points May 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 121.89 121.59 points May 2026
CPI Transportation 119.22 114.90 points May 2026
Food Inflation 1.15 2.45 percent May 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 2.83 2.49 percent May 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.55 0.70 percent May 2026
Producer Prices 105.40 104.20 points Mar 2026
PPI YoY -1.66 -2.57 percent Mar 2026


Jordan Inflation Rate
In Jordan, the most important categories in the consumer price index are food and non-alcoholic beverages (27 percent of the total weight) and housing (24 percent). The index also includes: transport (16 percent); household furnishings and equipment (5 percent); miscellaneous goods and services (5 percent); alcoholic beverages, tobacco and cigarettes (4 percent); education (4 percent); clothing and footwear (4 percent); health (4 percent); communication (3 percent); recreation and culture (3 percent); and restaurants and hotels (2 percent).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
2.83 2.49 37.50 -4.54 1977 - 2026 percent Monthly
2018=100

News Stream
Jordan Inflation Hits Over 3-Year High
The inflation rate in Jordan accelerated to 2.83% yoy in May 2026, the highest since April 2023, from 2.49% in April, driven primarily by higher fuel prices. The country raised fuel prices by 11% in April, the first increase since the Middle East conflict began, and partially adjusted fuel prices in May. Transportation costs were the main contributors to May inflation, accounting for 1.23 percentage points, as prices rose 7.69%, accelerating sharply from a 3.32% gain in April. Housing prices also increased at a faster pace (3.33% vs 2.97%). Meanwhile, inflation moderated for health (0.35% vs 0.60%), communication (2.39% vs 2.40%), recreation and culture (0.68% vs 1.55%), and food and non-alcoholic beverages (1.15% vs 2.45%), while alcoholic beverages and tobacco remained steady at 3.98%, and household furnishings and equipment were nearly unchanged at 0.01%. By contrast, prices fell for clothing (-0.25% vs 0.50%) and restaurants (-0.08% vs 1.31%). Monthly, the CPI rose 0.55% in May.
2026-06-17
Jordan Inflation Rate Hits 3-Year High
The inflation rate in Jordan accelerated to 2.49% year-on-year in April 2026 from 1.87% in March, marking the highest level since April 2023 and driven primarily by higher fuel prices. The country raised fuel prices by 11% in April, the first increase since the Middle East conflict began, pushing transportation costs up 3.32% after a 0.91% fall in March. Other categories also rose at a faster pace, including housing (2.97% vs 2.67% in March), health (0.60% vs 0.52%), restaurants and hotels (1.31% vs 0.44%), communication (2.40% vs 2.38%), and recreation and culture (1.55% vs 1.48%). Clothing and footwear climbed 0.50% after being flat in March, while alcoholic beverages and tobacco remained steady at 3.98%. By contrast, inflation eased in food and non-alcoholic beverages (2.45% vs 3.05%) and education (2.70% vs 2.77%), while household furnishings and equipment were unchanged after rising 0.16% in March. Monthly, CPI rose 0.70% in April, easing slightly from a 0.76% increase in March.
2026-05-15
Jordan Inflation Rate at 5-Month High of 1.87%
The inflation rate in Jordan accelerated to 1.87% year-on-year in March 2026 from 1.17% in the previous month, marking the highest level since October. Inflation accelerated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (3.05% vs 0.63% in February), housing and utilities (2.67% vs 2.55%), health (0.52% vs 0.49%), restaurants and hotels (0.44% vs 0.43%), and communication (2.38% vs 2.31%), while household furnishings and equipment rose 0.16% after a flat reading in February. Meanwhile, inflation remained steady for alcoholic beverages and tobacco (at 3.98%) and education (at 2.77%). At the same time, inflation eased for recreation and culture (1.48% vs 1.58%), while consumer prices were flat in clothing and footwear after rising 1.11% in February. By contrast, prices fell further for transportation (-0.91% vs -1.48%). On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose by 0.76% in March, accelerating from a 0.22% increase in the preceding period and marking the fastest pace since June 2022.
2026-04-14