Amman:Jordan's economy demonstrated growth across key sectors in 2026, bolstered by stronger exports, job creation, tourism, investment, and business activity, according to a report by the Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF).
According to Jordan News Agency, the report, titled "Jordan's Economy Encouraging Performance Amid Continued Uncertainty," is part of JSF's "Knowledge Is Power" series. It analyzes key economic indicators for 2026, comparing them with 2025, and examines longer-term trends. Despite regional instability, Jordan's economy showed resilience, with economic growth accelerating from 2.5 percent in the second quarter of 2024 to 3 percent in the same period of 2026.
The report highlights that inflation remained moderate at around 2.2 percent during the first eight months of 2026. Manufacturing and agriculture were significant contributors to growth, with manufacturing expanding by 6.2 percent and agriculture by 7.8 percent. The trade deficit narrowed by 6 percent in the first seven months of 2026, with exports rising by 10.3 percent.
Unemployment among Jordanians fell to 21 percent in the second quarter of 2026, and job creation reached a record as 91 percent of new jobs were filled by Jordanians. Tourism also saw improvement, with 4.97 million visitors in the first eight months of 2026, and tourism revenue reaching JD3.94 billion.
Remittances from Jordanians abroad increased by 14.1 percent, and licensed construction areas grew by 4.7 percent. Foreign direct investment stock reached JD28.4 billion by mid-2026, indicating sustained foreign investment.
The report outlines the need for continued economic reform and investment, emphasizing the Jordan-EU Investment Conference in November 2026 as a key opportunity to connect with European resources and expertise.