Inflation Jordan 2023

Average inflation: 2.1%

Current Inflation

Inflation is normal at 2.1%, around the ECB target.

Peak and Trough

The highest inflation was in February at 4.3%. The lowest inflation was in July at 0.9%.

Highest month
February: 4.3%
Lowest month
July: 0.9%
Difference
3.4 percentage points
Months with data
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Category Insights

The highest price increase was in Energy with an average of 4.5%. The lowest price increase was in Food with an average of 0.6%.

Highest increase
Energy: 4.5%
Lowest increase
Food: 0.6%

Historical Context

Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 1.7%.

5-year average
1.7%
10-year average
1.8%
All-time high (2008)
14%
All-time low (2015)
-0.9%

Trend

Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2022, the difference is minimal (-2.1 percentage point).

Change vs. previous year
-2.1 percentage points
Largest monthly swing
August: -4.5 percentage points

ECB Target

Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.

Purchasing Power

At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.

What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €102.10 next year at this inflation rate.

Multi-year trend

Monthly figures 2023

Inflation by category

Food
0.6%
-1.5vs avg.
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Energy
4.5%
+2.4vs avg.
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Core inflation
2.3%
+0.2vs avg.
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Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.

Month overview

Month Inflation Difference vs. 2022
January 3.8% +1.3
February 4.3% +2.3
March 3.9% +1.4
April 2.9% -0.7
May 2.0% -2.4
June 1.2% -4.0
July 0.9% -4.4
August 0.9% -4.5
September 1.2% -4.2
October 1.4% -3.8
November 1.3% -3.7
December 1.6% -2.8
Average 2.1%

Data source

Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.

See also