Jordan: 2017 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Jordan
IMF Staff Country Reports, July 24, 2017
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Bibliographic details
- Published: July 24, 2017
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781484312056.002
Key findings on recent performance
- Jordan has made significant progress since the 2014 Article IV Consultation but pressing challenges remain.
- The gradual pick-up in growth from 2010 to 2014 ended in 2015.
- Real GDP growth decelerated from 2.4 percent in 2015 to 2 percent in 2016.
- Labor market conditions have remained challenging, particularly for youth and women.
- The unemployment rate increased to 15.8 percent in the second half of 2016.
Outlook and projections
- Real GDP growth is projected to reach 2.3 percent in 2017.
- Inflation is expected to stabilize at about 2.5 percent by year-end.
Thematic coverage (as listed)
- Banking, Credit, Money
- Oil prices, Prices
- Public debt
- Revenue administration, Tariffs, Taxes
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