AMMAN — Jordan ranked third globally in the sound money category and 50th overall in the Economic Freedom of the World 2026 Annual Report, published by Canada’s Fraser Institute in collaboration with the Cato Institute.

 

The Kingdom scored 7.38 out of 10 overall, placing 50th among 165 countries and territories assessed in the report, which is based on economic data from 2024, according to the report, cited by the Jordan News Agency, Petra.

 

Jordan scored 9.59 out of 10 in the sound money category, ranking third behind Switzerland and Finland. The category assesses price stability, inflation volatility, money supply growth and the freedom to maintain bank accounts in foreign currencies.

 

In the regulation category, Jordan ranked 25th globally, scoring 7.38 out of 10. The assessment covers credit markets, labor regulations and business licensing procedures.

 

The Kingdom scored 8.13 out of 10 in international trade freedom, ranking 52nd worldwide. The category evaluates trade barriers, trade facilitation and restrictions on the movement of capital.

 

The Economic Freedom of the World index assesses countries across five areas: government size, legal systems and property rights, sound money, freedom to trade internationally, and regulation.

 

The report provides a comparative assessment of economic freedom based on indicators covering monetary stability, the regulatory environment and openness to international trade.