Economic situation Low growth rates, strong commitment to reform

    Jordan is a resource-poor country with a weak economic base and a large informal sector. The negative impacts of the many crises and wars in the region are enormous. Trade and tourism in particular are severely affected.

    Traders in downtown Amman, Jordan

    Traders in downtown Amman, Jordan

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects that growth in 2026 will be about 2.9 per cent. However, the Iran war is having a massive impact on Jordan, especially as a result of the slump in tourism and trade and the rising energy prices. This means that the country will probably not manage to achieve the growth rate projected by the IMF.

    In June 2022, the government, at the initiative of the royal family, presented a reform package for more jobs and better living conditions. In early 2026, it presented updated plans for reforms. More money is to be invested in strategic and entrepreneurial projects, innovation, research, and development. Moreover, the government wants to create a conducive environment for the sustainable development of small and medium-sized enterprises.

    As at: 01/04/2026