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%).
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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.