Invest JO

Investment Sectors in Jordan

A Diverse Economy

A mix of strong established sectors and emerging fast-growth sectors with global leaders already invested

Government-Backed Investment

Initiatives like the Skills Fund & the $200m Digital Growth fund support salaries, training & development

Established Global Demand

Diverse export markets with particularly strong partnerships in the US and the Gulf markets

Investment sectors

Vast, lucrative, & promising prospects in every sector.

Industrial exports of USD 11.1 billion in 2024, reflecting 41 % 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

GDP per capita reached approximately USD 4,547 in 2024

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

GDP per capita reached approximately USD 4,547 in 2024

High-Value Manufacturing

Jordan is manufacturing for the world  exporting to +140 markets with globally certified quality, advanced talent, and competitive costs.

Mining & rare earth minerals

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

#7 largest potash reserves globally

#5 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 #15 largest exporter of fertilizers globally in 2023

45,000 skilled employees serving companies regionally and globally

Ranked #20 globally in cybersecurity (ITU Global Cybersecurity Index)

Ranked #2 in MENA for mobile app development as a percentage of GDP
45,000 skilled employees serving companies regionally and globally

Ranked #20 globally in cybersecurity (ITU Global Cybersecurity Index)

Ranked #2 in MENA for mobile app development as a percentage of GDP

ICT/BPO

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 & life sciences

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

A USD 2.1bn growth sector

Exports up 22% since 2020

The regional hub of choice for global food brands

  • A USD 2.1bn growth sector
  • Exports up 22% since 2020
  • The regional hub of choice for global food brands

Food Processing & Food Security

Jordan’s food industry is a large and fast-growing export sector, generating USD 2.1 billion in exports, with strong momentum driven by rising regional demand, population growth, and food security priorities. It is one of Jordan’s largest and most established export platforms, offering proven scale, reliability, and access to high-growth regional markets.

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
Ranked #16 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 #16 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

Infrastructure & Transportation

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 #8 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 #8 globally in olive production

#1 in MENA and #15 globally for electricity generated from solar and wind
Ranked #3 in the Clean Energy Country Competitiveness Index

#1 in MENA for installed renewable energy capacity (excluding hydropower)

91% of treated wastewater recycled for agricultural use
+30 wastewater treatment plants as of 2022

#1 in MENA and #15 globally for electricity generated from solar and wind

Ranked #3 in the Clean Energy Country Competitiveness Index

#1 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

Sustainable resources (energy & 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

#2 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

#2 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.

Chemicals & Fertilizers

Jordan’s chemicals and fertilizers sector is one of the country’s most strategic export industries, accounting for nearly one-third of total exports and contributing over 5 percent of GDP. Anchored by world-leading potash and phosphate resources, the sector supplies global agricultural and industrial value chains while offering a clear pathway toward downstream expansion and green transformation.

A global fertilizers powerhouse anchored by world-leading minerals

Fertilizer exports nearing USD 1bn, serving 55+ global markets

A platform for low-carbon and value-added chemical production

  • A global fertilizers powerhouse anchored by world-leading minerals
  • Fertilizer exports nearing USD 1bn, serving 55+ global markets
  • A platform for low-carbon and value-added chemical production

GLOBAL INVESTORS IN JORDAN

This is just a glimpse of many global and regional companies have chosen Jordan as their business hub, making it a thriving center for investment and growth.