Preliminary data published by the Central Bank of Jordan show tourism receipts increased 7.0% year on year to USD 7,160.2m over the first 11 months of 2025, driven by a 14.7% rise in tourist numbers. In November 2025, tourism receipts rose 12.6% to USD 606.6m, while inbound workers’ remittances reached USD 3,725.5m in the first 10 months, up 4.2%. By nationality, January–November tourism receipts increased from European (36.1%), Asian (34.3%), American (18.4%), Arab (3.6%) and other (33.4%) visitors, while receipts from Jordanian expatriates fell 0.8%. Spending on outbound tourism increased 11.4% in November to USD 146.1m and rose 5.5% to USD 1,887.3m over the first 11 months; outbound remittances grew 14.9% to USD 1,457.2m. The United Arab Emirates accounted for 24.1% of inbound remittances (followed by the United States at 21.2% and Saudi Arabia at 20.7%), while Egypt received 40.1% of outbound remittances (followed by Bangladesh at 10.8%).
2025-12-16Central Bank of Jordan
Central Bank of Jordan reports USD 7.16bn tourism receipts in first 11 months of 2025 and USD 3.73bn inbound remittances in first 10 months
The Central Bank of Jordan reported a 7.0% year-on-year increase in tourism receipts to USD 7,160.2 million for the first 11 months of 2025, driven by a 14.7% rise in tourist numbers. November saw a 12.6% increase in tourism receipts to USD 606.6 million, while inbound workers’ remittances rose 4.2% to USD 3,725.5 million. Outbound tourism spending increased 11.4% in November, with the UAE and Egypt being significant sources and destinations for remittances.