AMMAN — Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Jordan reached $2,024.8 million in 2025, up from $1,618.8 million in 2024, marking a 25.1 per cent increase and the highest level since 2017, according to preliminary balance of payments data released on Tuesday by the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ).

Arab countries accounted for $1,241.7 million, or 61.3 per cent of total inflows. Gulf countries contributed 30.8 per cent, led by Saudi Arabia at 16.1 per cent, followed by the United Arab Emirates at 5.3 per cent and Kuwait at 4.9 per cent. Among other Arab countries, Iraq ranked first at 9.7 per cent, followed by Egypt and Libya at around 6 per cent each, the CBJ said in a statement.

European countries contributed $276.7 million, or 13.7 per cent of total FDI, including 9.6 per cent from EU countries and 2.8 per cent from the United Kingdom.

Non-Arab Asian countries accounted for 4.8 per cent, or $97.2 million, led by India at 1.6 per cent and China at 1 per cent, while the United States contributed 3.3 per cent, or $67 million.

By sector, the financial and insurance sector attracted the largest share of inflows at 27.6 per cent, followed by manufacturing at 11.6 per cent, real estate at 8.8 per cent, mining at 7.5 per cent, and information and communications at 6.1 per cent.

Investments by non-Jordanians in land and real estate reached $296.9 million, accounting for 14.7 per cent of total FDI inflows in 2025.

Minister of Investment Tareq Abu Ghazaleh said the figures released reflect "positive" indicators for the national economy, noting that foreign direct investment (FDI) exceeding $2 billion in 2025 “demonstrates investor confidence.”

In remarks to Al Mamlaka TV, Abu Ghazaleh said the results were achieved despite ongoing regional challenges, underscoring that Jordan remains an attractive destination for investors.

He added that projections for 2026 indicate a further increase in FDI inflows, supported by the Kingdom’s high-quality investment opportunities across key sectors, particularly energy, water, transport, and infrastructure.

“These sectors represent major drivers for attracting investment, contributing to economic growth and enhancing the competitiveness of the national economy,” he said.

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