Investment Sectors in Jordan
Explore high-impact sectors driving Jordan’s economic growth.
Jordan offers diverse investment opportunities across priority sectors—from healthcare and ICT to manufacturing and energy—supported by a competitive business climate, investor-focused policies, and a skilled workforce ready to power your ambitions.
Investment sectors
Vast, lucrative, and promising
prospects in every sector.
Total exports of USD 11.1 billion in 2024, reflecting 7.4 % growth since 2018
Access to global markets through an extensive network of free trade agreements
Investor-ready property solutions for manufacturing companies in development zones
Highest number of engineers per capita globally
Total exports of USD 11.1 billion in 2024, reflecting 7.4 % growth since 2018
Access to global markets through an extensive network of free trade agreements
Investor-ready property solutions for manufacturing companies in development zones
Highest number of engineers per capita globally
High-Value Manufacturing
Jordan is manufacturing for the world exporting to +140 markets with globally certified quality, advanced talent, and competitive costs.
Mining
Rich in globally strategic resources, from potash and phosphate to Rare Earth Elements (REEs). Jordan offers investors secure access to critical minerals that power global industries.
Sole potash producer in the Arab world
7th largest potash reserves globally
5th largest phosphate reserves globally
Home to significant deposits of rare earth elements (REEs)
Jordan’s mining sector exports reached 55 countries worldwide, with a value of $2.7 billion in 2022
The mining industries sector in Jordan is one of the largest industrial sectors nationally, with phosphate and raw potash being among the most abundant natural resources
Jordan was the 15th largest exporter of fertilizers globally in 2023
19% growth in digitally enabled jobs
Ranked 20th globally in cybersecurity (ITU Global Cybersecurity Index)
Ranked 2nd in MENA for mobile app development as a percentage of GDP
Ranked 11th globally for availability of skilled labor
Ranked 20th globally in cybersecurity (ITU Global Cybersecurity Index)
Ranked 2nd in MENA for mobile app development as a percentage of GDP
Digital Economy and ICT
A regional digital leader with 92.5 % internet penetration, strong STEM talent (with 22% of total graduates), and 0% tax on ICT exports, Jordan is where tech scales fast and affordably.
Healthcare
Ranked 1st in MENA for healthcare services, Jordan combines medical excellence with investment-ready opportunities in hospitals, health-tech, and medical tourism.
#1 medical and wellness tourism destination in MENA
170% more physicians per 10,000 people than the global average
USD 2.6 billion projected regional market size by 2028
+ 35,000 board-certified physicians, trained in the US, UK, and Germany
#1 medical and wellness tourism destination in MENA
170% more physicians per 10,000 people than the global average
USD 2.6 billion projected regional market size by 2028
+ 35,000 board-certified physicians, trained in the US, UK, and Germany
+ 120 hospitals and medical centers
Ranked 16th in the Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index
Aqaba Port is set to become the first decarbonized port in the region
Over 2,700 kilometers of highways connecting Asia, Europe, the GCC, and Africa
Ranked 16th in the Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index
Aqaba Port is set to become the first decarbonized port in the region
Over 2,700 kilometers of highways connecting Asia, Europe, the GCC, and Africa
Transport and Logistics
Jordan is emerging as a regional logistic hub driving a 71% export compared to 2018 surge and ranking among the world’s top 20 for logistics competitiveness and business fundamentals.
Agriculture
With fast-growing exports, premium crops like Medjool dates and olives, and strategic access to GCC markets, Jordan’s agriculture sector is ripe with investment opportunities in sustainable, high-demand agribusiness.
39% increase in agricultural exports in 2024
Key supplier of fruits and vegetables to GCC countries
Global leader in Medjool date production, with 85% of Jordan’s date palms being Medjool
Ranked 8th globally in olive production
39% increase in agricultural exports in 2024
Key supplier of fruits and vegetables to GCC countries
Global leader in Medjool date production, with 85% of Jordan’s date palms being Medjool
Ranked 8th globally in olive production
1st in MENA and 15th globally for electricity generated from solar and wind
Ranked 3rd in the Clean Energy Country Competitiveness Index
1st in MENA for installed renewable energy capacity (excluding hydropower)
91% of treated wastewater recycled for agricultural use
+30 wastewater treatment plants as of 2022
1st in MENA and 15th globally for electricity generated from solar and wind
Ranked 3rd in the Clean Energy Country Competitiveness Index
1st in MENA for installed renewable energy capacity (excluding hydropower)
91% of treated wastewater recycled for agricultural use
+30 wastewater treatment plants as of 2022
National Water Conveyor Project is one of the region’s largest, with a capacity of 300 million cubic meters annually
Infrastructure (Energy and Water)
Jordan is becoming the region’s green infrastructure hub, Ranking 1st in MENA for renewables and home to one of the world’s largest water desalination projects.
Tourism
With over 6 million visitors in 2024 and booming faith, heritage, and wellness tourism, Jordan is primed for new investments in hotels, resorts, and immersive experiences.
6.1 million visitors in 2024, with 5% visiting for Christian pilgrimages
919 hotels, including 47 five-star properties
+ 16,000 archaeological sites, including 7 UNESCO-listed landmarks
34 unique sites dedicated to faith tourism, among which the Holy Baptism Site
6.1 million visitors in 2024, with 5 % visiting for Christian pilgrimages
919 hotels, including 47 five-star properties
+ 16,000 archaeological sites, including 7 UNESCO-listed landmarks
34 unique sites dedicated to faith tourism
2nd most stable banking sector globally (World Bank)
Improved credit ranking to Ba3 stable (Moody’s, 2025)
77.2% increase in digital payment transactions processed in 2024
2nd most stable banking sector globally (World Bank)
53% increase in digital payment transactions processed between 2023 and 2024
Jordan’s sovereign credit rating: BB- (2025, S&P Global Ratings)
Financial Services
Home to one of the world’s most stable banking systems and a booming fintech ecosystem, Jordan is emerging as a regional hub for financial innovation, venture capital, and digital transformation.
Creative Industries
From Oscar-winning productions to MENA’s rising gaming scene, Jordan offers a cost-competitive, talent-rich launchpad for Arabic content creation, and digital media.
6 Oscar-winning and 41 Oscar-nominated films have been shot in Jordan
Talented youth who have worked in Oscar-winning movies
+ 50 museums, galleries, and art foundations across the country
The cinema market in Jordan is projected to generate approximately USD 7.54 million in revenue by 2025
6 Oscar-winning and 41 Oscar-nominated films were shot in Jordan
+ 50 museums, galleries, and art foundations across the country
GLOBAL INVESTORS IN JORDAN
This is just a glimpse—many global and regional companies have chosen Jordan as their business hub, making it a thriving center for investment and growth.
