The Central Bank of Jordan published preliminary balance of payments data showing foreign direct investment inflows to Jordan of USD 1,525.5 million during the first three quarters of 2025, a 27.7% increase from USD 1,194.5 million in the same period of 2024. Arab countries accounted for 62.0% of total inflows, led by Gulf Cooperation Council countries with 29.4%, including Saudi Arabia (18.8%), Kuwait (4.1%) and the United Arab Emirates (3.7%), while Iraq accounted for 11.5%. European countries contributed 13.6% (including 9.4% from the European Union and 2.9% from the United Kingdom), the United States 3.1%, and non-Arab Asian countries 2.3% (including India at 1.5% and China at 0.3%). By economic activity, finance and insurance represented 34.4% of inflows, followed by manufacturing (10.7%), transportation and storage (7.4%), real estate (7.4%), and mining and quarrying (7.3%). Non-Jordanian individuals’ investments in land and real estate totalled USD 202.8 million, representing 13.3% of total FDI inflows.
Central Bank of Jordan 2025-12-30
Central Bank of Jordan reports USD 1.53bn 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 inflows to USD 1,525.5 million during the first three quarters of 2025, with Arab countries contributing 62.0% of total inflows, led by Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Key sectors attracting investment included finance and insurance, manufacturing, and transportation and storage.