Jordan’s real GDP grew by 2.8% during the second quarter of 2025, marking a 0.4% increase compared to the same period last year, which stood at 2.4%, according to estimates released by the Department of Statistics.

The growth encompassed various economic sectors, led by agriculture with a growth rate of 8.6%, while the manufacturing sector recorded a 5% increase. Data also showed growth in the electricity and water sector by 4.9%, social and personal services by 4%, alongside a notable contribution from the transport, storage, and communications sector.

The highest contribution to GDP came from the finance, insurance, and real estate sector at 18.3%, followed by manufacturing at 18.2%, government services producers at 12.6%, wholesale and retail trade, hotels and restaurants at 9.5%, and finally transport, storage, and communications at 9%.

The growth coincided with a significant improvement in macroeconomic indicators, with national exports rising by 8.5% in July compared to the same period in 2024, and tourism income growing by 7.5% during the first eight months of the year to reach $5.3 billion. The number of tourists increased by 14.9%, while foreign reserves reached a comfortable level nearing $23 billion, alongside stable inflation rates and declining unemployment rates.

Regarding investment, the volume of inflows rose by 14% during the first quarter of the year, and the Amman Stock Exchange indices improved to surpass the 3000-point mark, reaching their highest levels in 15 years. Foreign investments in the exchange rose to $6 billion since the beginning of the year. Additionally, the number of registered companies increased by 17% by the end of July, licensed building areas grew by 19%, and demand for real estate “apartments” rose by 4% during the first third of the current year.