The annual inflation rate in Jordan eased for the third consecutive month to 2.66% in August 2026, down slightly from 2.70% in July. It was the lowest inflation rate since May, as the impact of the fuel price hike continued to fade. The country raised fuel prices by 11% in April, the 1st increase since the Middle East conflict began, and partially adjusted fuel prices in May. Inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages, which had the largest weight in total inflation, eased to 0.23% from 0.70%, marking the softest increase since February. Rents, the second-largest contributor to inflation, accounting for 0.76 percentage points, also slowed, with housing prices rising 3.81%, down from 3.86% in July. Transportation costs remained the largest contributor to inflation, accounting for 1.12 percentage points, with prices rising 7.02%, accelerating from a 6.77% increase in July. Monthly, the CPI dropped 0.25% in August, marking the 2nd straight monthly decline, after falling 0.18% in July. source: Department of Statistics (DOS), Jordan

Inflation Rate in Jordan decreased to 2.66 percent in August from 2.70 percent in July of 2026. Inflation Rate in Jordan averaged 4.72 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 October of 2026.

Inflation Rate in Jordan decreased to 2.66 percent in August from 2.70 percent in July of 2026. Inflation Rate in Jordan is expected to be 2.80 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
2026-08-17 02:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Jul 2.70% 2.79% 2.8%
2026-09-14 01:15 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 2.66% 2.70% 2.8%
2026-10-12 02:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 2.66% 2.8%



Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Rent Inflation 4.30 4.30 percent Aug 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 115.63 115.92 points Aug 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 123.73 123.72 points Aug 2026
CPI Transportation 119.38 119.37 points Aug 2026
Food Inflation 0.23 0.70 percent Aug 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 2.66 2.70 percent Aug 2026
Inflation Rate MoM -0.25 -0.18 percent Aug 2026
Producer Prices 110.90 112.10 points Jul 2026
PPI YoY 3.64 5.27 percent Jul 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
2.66 2.70 37.50 -4.54 1977 - 2026 percent Monthly
2018=100

News Stream
Jordan Inflation Rate at 3-Month Low
The annual inflation rate in Jordan eased for the third consecutive month to 2.66% in August 2026, down slightly from 2.70% in July. It was the lowest inflation rate since May, as the impact of the fuel price hike continued to fade. The country raised fuel prices by 11% in April, the 1st increase since the Middle East conflict began, and partially adjusted fuel prices in May. Inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages, which had the largest weight in total inflation, eased to 0.23% from 0.70%, marking the softest increase since February. Rents, the second-largest contributor to inflation, accounting for 0.76 percentage points, also slowed, with housing prices rising 3.81%, down from 3.86% in July. Transportation costs remained the largest contributor to inflation, accounting for 1.12 percentage points, with prices rising 7.02%, accelerating from a 6.77% increase in July. Monthly, the CPI dropped 0.25% in August, marking the 2nd straight monthly decline, after falling 0.18% in July.
2026-09-14
Jordan Inflation Rate Eases Slightly to 2.7% in July
The annual inflation rate in Jordan eased for the second consecutive month to 2.70% in July 2026, down from 2.79% in June, as the impact of the fuel price hike continued to fade. However, the latest reading remained close to the highest level since April 2023, recorded in May at 2.83%, 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 remained the largest contributor to inflation, accounting for 1.08 percentage points. They rose 6.77%, easing from a 7.93% increase in June, as the impact of rising fuel prices started to fade. Rents followed, contributing 0.76 percentage points, with housing prices rising 3.86%, down from 3.96% in June. Meanwhile, inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages accelerated to 0.70% from 0.37%. Monthly, the CPI fell 0.18% in July, marking the first monthly decline since November 2025.
2026-08-17
Jordan Inflation Eases Slightly, Remains Near 3-Year High
The annual inflation rate in Jordan slowed slightly to 2.79% in June 2026, down from 2.83% in May. However, the latest reading remained close to the highest level since April 2023, recorded in May, 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 remained the main contributor to inflation, accounting for 1.27 percentage points, as prices climbed 7.93%, accelerating slightly from a 7.69% rise in May, reflecting the impact of rising fuel prices. Rents followed, contributing 0.76 percentage points, with housing prices rising 3.96%, up from 3.33% in May. Meanwhile, inflation moderated for food and non-alcoholic beverages (0.37% vs 1.15%) and communication (0.28% vs 2.39%). Additionally, clothing prices fell at a faster rate (-0.48% vs -0.25%). On a monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.14% in June, easing from a 0.55% increase in May.
2026-07-20