The Central Bank of Jordan published preliminary balance of payments data showing that foreign direct investment inflows to Jordan totalled around USD 1,525.5 million in the first three quarters of 2025, compared with USD 1,194.5 million in the same period of 2024, a 27.7% increase. Arab countries accounted for 62.0% of inflows, led by Gulf Cooperation Council countries (29.4%), with Saudi Arabia the largest single source at 18.8%, followed by Kuwait (4.1%) and the United Arab Emirates (3.7%); among other Arab countries, Iraq contributed 11.5%. Europe represented 13.6% (European Union 9.4%, United Kingdom 2.9%), the United States 3.1%, and non-Arab Asian countries 2.3% (India 1.5%, China 0.3%). By economic activity, financial and insurance attracted 34.4% of FDI, followed by manufacturing (10.7%), transport and storage (7.4%), real estate activities (7.4%), and mining and quarrying (7.3%); non-Jordanian individuals’ investments in land and real estate totalled USD 202.8 million, or 13.3% of the FDI inflows.
Central Bank of Jordan 2025-12-30
Central Bank of Jordan reports USD 1,525.5 million in FDI inflows in first three quarters of 2025, up 27.7%
The Central Bank of Jordan reported a 27.7% increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, reaching USD 1,525.5 million in the first three quarters of 2025. Arab countries, particularly the Gulf Cooperation Council, were the largest contributors, with Saudi Arabia leading at 18.8%. The financial and insurance sector attracted the most FDI at 34.4%, followed by manufacturing and transport.