The Central Bank of Jordan reported that incoming worker remittances rose 14.3% in the first half of 2026 from a year earlier to USD 2,496.2 million. In June, inflows increased 13.3% to USD 434.1 million. The United Arab Emirates was the largest source of first-half inflows, accounting for 21.2%, followed by the United States at 19.6% and Saudi Arabia at 17.7%. Outgoing worker remittances increased 15.5% in the first half to USD 969.3 million, including a 17.7% rise in June to USD 162.6 million. Egypt received 41.5% of total outflows, followed by Bangladesh at 11.8%, the Philippines at 4.8% and Palestine at 4.0%.
2026-08-19Central Bank of Jordan
Central Bank of Jordan reports 14.3% rise in first-half incoming worker remittances to USD 2.50 billion
The Central Bank of Jordan reported a 14.3% increase in incoming worker remittances to USD 2,496.2 million in the first half of 2026, led by inflows from the United Arab Emirates. Outgoing remittances rose 15.5% to USD 969.3 million, with Egypt receiving the largest share.