Amman: Capital spending in the first quarter of the year was up by JD50.8 million, or 30.9%, compared to the same period in 2025, according to Finance Ministry data. The rise underlines the government's commitment to capital projects that positively impact economic growth rates and improve public services.
According to Jordan News Agency, government spending at the end of the first quarter of 2026 was about JD2,936.9 million, of which JD2,721.7 million was in current expenditures and JD215.2 million was in capital expenditures. The increase in capital spending is attributed to investments in several key projects, including the development of the Risha gas field, equipping the Ma'an Military Hospital, building and equipping Princess Basma Hospital, the National Employment Program, teacher training and development, municipal development, and projects by the Jordan Tourism Board.
The figures also showed that domestic revenues were up about JD34.1 million in the first quarter, representing a 1.6% increase, reaching JD2,194.2 million compared to JD2,160.1 million for the same period in 2025. This revenue growth was primarily driven by a rise in non-tax revenues of approximately JD53.5 million during the first quarter of 2026, reaching JD631.8 million, compared to JD578.4 million for the same period last year.
The value of grants to the Kingdom by the end of March was approximately JD20.4 million, compared to JD3.4 million dinars for the same period in 2025. Total public revenues, including grants, reached about JD2,214.6 million, compared to JD2,163.5 million for the same period in 2025.