Jordan ranked 50th globally in the 2026 Economic Freedom Index, appearing among 165 countries evaluated in the report. The country recorded a score of 7.38 out of 10 in the index, which based its findings on 2024 data. Published by the Fraser Institute, the assessment places Jordan within the top third of tracked nations. The index measures various indicators of economic freedom to determine the final rankings for each participating country. Jordan's position reflects its specific performance metrics within the global economic framework established by the institute for this year.
Strong Performance in Sound Money
Jordan achieved a ranking of third globally within the 'Sound Money' category of the 2026 Economic Freedom Index. The nation attained a score of 9.59 for this specific indicator. According to the data provided by the Fraser Institute, only two other countries outperformed Jordan in this metric. Switzerland secured the top position in the 'Sound Money' rankings. Finland followed in second place, placing immediately ahead of Jordan. These evaluations examine the consistency of monetary policy and price stability across the 165 countries included in the assessment. The results for Jordan reflect its performance relative to international standards for maintaining stable currency and inflation control. Each country’s standing in this category contributes to its final position in the broader index.
Regulatory and Trade Performance Metrics
Jordan ranked 25th globally in the 'Regulation' category of the 2026 Economic Freedom Index. The Fraser Institute assigned the nation a score of 7.38 for this specific metric, which assesses the impact of government intervention and bureaucratic efficiency on economic activity.
Regarding external commerce, Jordan placed 52nd globally in the 'Freedom to Trade Internationally' category. The report recorded a score of 8.13 for the country in this area. This metric evaluates the barriers to trade, including tariffs, quotas, and regulatory restrictions on the movement of goods across borders. These rankings reflect Jordan's current standing in international regulatory and trade environments as measured by the 2024 data utilized for the index.
Government Size and Legal Frameworks
Jordan ranked 56th globally in the 'Size of Government' category of the 2026 Economic Freedom Index. The Fraser Institute assigned the nation a score of 7.19 for this metric, which examines the extent of state involvement in the economy through taxation and public spending.
Within the 'Legal System and Property Rights' category, Jordan placed 107th globally. The index recorded a score of 4.61 for the country in this area. This specific evaluation measures the protection of property rights and the effectiveness of the judiciary in maintaining the rule of law. Both metrics contribute to the overall economic freedom assessment for Jordan based on the 2024 data analyzed by the Fraser Institute.
Regional Rankings and Global Context
Bahrain leads the Arab world in the 2026 Economic Freedom Index, securing the 40th position globally with a score of 7.49. The United Arab Emirates follows within the regional standings, ranking 46th globally with a score of 7.42. Jordan sits behind these nations, holding the 50th position in the overall assessment. Further down the global list, Saudi Arabia occupies the 60th spot with a score of 7.17. Qatar also appears in the rankings, placing 70th globally with a score of 6.97. These national figures, derived from the 2024 data analyzed by the Fraser Institute, illustrate the varying levels of economic freedom across the Middle East compared to Jordan's performance.