Amman, Dec. 3 (Petra) --Jordan’s public debt, excluding holdings by the Social Security Investment Fund, stood at approximately JD 35.9 billion by the end of September 2025, based on 2023 as the base year, representing 82.8% of the Kingdom’s gross domestic product (GDP) compared to 83.2% in August this year.

According to the Ministry of Finance’s monthly bulletin released today, domestic revenues rose by around JD 300 million, reaching JD 6.953 billion compared to JD 6.653 billion during the same period in 2024.

This increase was driven by higher tax revenues, up about JD 187 million due to improved collection efficiency and compliance with the national invoicing system, as well as a JD 113.3 million increase in non-tax revenues.

Government spending during the first nine months of the year reached approximately JD 8.760 billion, including JD 7.925 billion in current expenditures and JD 835 million in capital expenditures. Capital spending rose by about JD 113 million compared to the same period last year.

As a result of these developments in public finances, the general budget recorded a fiscal deficit of approximately JD 1.775 billion during the first nine months of 2025, after accounting for grants.

//Petra// WH

03/12/2025 12:48:39