Index Commentary

Jordan rises in the Index by two places. Energy security is the weakest dimension (rank 93), primarily due to a very low ratio of production to total energy supply, low diversity of electricity production, a low wholesale margin on gasoline and a continued, positive energy consumption growth rate. Performance in social equity and environmental impact mitigation remains fairly constant as a reduction of CO2 emissions from electricity and heat generation is offset by higher energy and emission intensity per capita and a lower quality of air and water. Small deteriorations in economic and societal strength are driven by small decreases across all indicators, except education which shows a positive movement. The comparatively strong economic performance overall is driven by a low cost of living as proportion of household consumption expenditure and a good availability of credits.