Jordan's annual inflation rate accelerated for the first time in four months to 2.73% in September 2026, up slightly from a four-month low of 2.66% in August.It was the highest inflation rate since June, with transportation prices making the largest contribution to inflation at 1.13 percentage points, as prices rose 7.10%, up from 7.02%, despite the government freezing fuel prices in September after raising them in April. Rents, the second-largest contributor to inflation at 0.76 percentage points, also accelerated, with housing prices rising 3.88%, up from 3.81% in August. Inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages, which had the largest weight in the CPI basket, accelerated to 0.35% from 0.23%, marking the fastest increase in three months. However, price declines in several food categories helped offset inflationary pressures. On a monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.16% in September, marking the first monthly increase in three months, after falling 0.25% in August. source: Department of Statistics (DOS), Jordan

Inflation Rate in Jordan increased to 2.73 percent in September from 2.66 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Jordan averaged 4.71 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 increased to 2.73 percent in September from 2.66 percent in August of 2026. Inflation Rate in Jordan is expected to be 2.70 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
2026-09-14 01:15 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Aug 2.66% 2.70% 2.8%
2026-10-12 11:10 PM
Inflation Rate YoY
Sep 2.73% 2.66% 2.8%
2026-11-12 02:00 AM
Inflation Rate YoY
Oct 2.73%



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

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Consumer Price Index CPI 115.82 115.63 points Sep 2026
CPI Housing Utilities 123.72 123.73 points Sep 2026
CPI Transportation 119.40 119.38 points Sep 2026
Food Inflation 0.35 0.23 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate YoY 2.73 2.66 percent Sep 2026
Inflation Rate MoM 0.16 -0.25 percent Sep 2026
Producer Prices 110.30 110.90 points Aug 2026
PPI YoY 3.47 3.64 percent Aug 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
2.73 2.66 37.50 -4.54 1977 - 2026 percent Monthly
2018=100

News Stream
Jordan Inflation Rate Hits 3-Month High
Jordan's annual inflation rate accelerated for the first time in four months to 2.73% in September 2026, up slightly from a four-month low of 2.66% in August.It was the highest inflation rate since June, with transportation prices making the largest contribution to inflation at 1.13 percentage points, as prices rose 7.10%, up from 7.02%, despite the government freezing fuel prices in September after raising them in April. Rents, the second-largest contributor to inflation at 0.76 percentage points, also accelerated, with housing prices rising 3.88%, up from 3.81% in August. Inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages, which had the largest weight in the CPI basket, accelerated to 0.35% from 0.23%, marking the fastest increase in three months. However, price declines in several food categories helped offset inflationary pressures. On a monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.16% in September, marking the first monthly increase in three months, after falling 0.25% in August.
2026-10-12
Jordan Inflation Rate at 4-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 April, 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 rise 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