FX.co ★ Jordan Q2 GDP Annual Growth Strongest in 1-1/2 Years

Jordan's economy witnessed a growth of 2.8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, showing an increase from the 2.7% growth recorded in the previous quarter. This marks the strongest GDP growth since the third quarter of 2023. The expansion was underpinned by a combination of monetary, fiscal, and structural strategies that preserved economic stability, despite the challenges emerging from the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. The primary drivers of GDP growth included a notable increase in the agricultural sector by 8.6%, followed by the manufacturing sector at 5%, electricity and water at 4.9%, and social and personal services at 4%. In terms of value-added contributions, financial services, insurance, and real estate accounted for the largest share at 18.3%, slightly surpassing the manufacturing sector at 18.2%. Government services constituted 12.6% of the GDP, while wholesale and retail trade, along with hotels and restaurants, comprised 9.5%, and the sectors of transport, storage, and telecommunications contributed 9%.