Jordan ranked third globally in the "sound money" category of the 2026 Economic Freedom of the World report, trailing only Switzerland and Finland. The nation earned a score of 9.59 out of 10 in this specific category. Across the broader index, Jordan placed 50th globally with a score of 7.38 points. Published by the Fraser Institute and Cato Institute, the 2026 report draws on 2024 data to evaluate 165 countries and territories. This extensive analysis provides a full overview of the economic landscape for each of the 165 countries and territories included in the study. Banking expert Dr. Mohsen Abu Awad stated, "From here, the importance of integration between monetary policy and economic, fiscal and investment policies becomes clear, alongside continued development of the legislative and regulatory environment, improving financing efficiency and directing it toward productive, value-added sectors, in a way that strengthens the Jordanian economy's ability to achieve higher and more sustainable growth rates."
Monetary Policy and Reserves
Jordan maintained foreign reserves totaling approximately $28.47 billion as of the end of September 2026. These holdings serve as a key component of the nation's broader financial framework. Central bank officials track these assets to manage liquidity and support national currency stability. The current reserve levels reflect the accumulation of foreign currency inflows and the management of external accounts throughout the year. Data regarding these reserves provide insight into the kingdom's capacity to meet international payment obligations. By maintaining these reserves at approximately $28.47 billion, the kingdom demonstrates a commitment to fiscal management as evaluated by the standards set in the 2026 Economic Freedom of the World report.
Broader Economic Freedom Metrics
Jordan achieved a ranking of 25th globally in the regulation category of the 2026 Economic Freedom of the World report. The nation earned a score of 7.38 out of 10 in this specific evaluation. This assessment, produced by the Fraser Institute and Cato Institute, examines the ease of business operations and labor market constraints within each participating country. The regulation category is one of several critical indicators used to determine the overall standing of the 165 countries and territories assessed in the report.
Regarding international trade, Jordan scored 8.13 points in the 2026 report. This result placed the kingdom 52nd globally among the 165 countries and territories analyzed. The trade freedom category measures the impact of tariffs, regulatory trade barriers, and black-market exchange rates on the movement of goods and capital. These figures from the 2026 Economic Freedom of the World report reflect data collected during 2024. The data shows the kingdom's position relative to its peers, as the report evaluates how effectively different nations manage their economic policy frameworks to foster growth and stability.
