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185,000 Jordanians Entered the Labor Market, 89,500 Exited in 2024 — Jordan Economic Forum - Jordan News
185,000 Jordanians Entered the Labor Market, 89,500 Exited in 2024 — Jordan Economic Forum - Jordan News

Jordan News

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185,000 Jordanians Entered the Labor Market, 89,500 Exited in 2024 — Jordan Economic Forum - Jordan News

The Jordan Economic Forum released a fact sheet on Saturday titled 'New Jobs in Jordan in 2024: Where Are They Concentrated and Who Are They Created For?', analyzing net job creation as a key metric of the economy's ability to absorb new labor market entrants and reduce unemployment. اضافة اعلان According to the fact sheet, 184,926 individuals aged 15 and above joined the labor market in 2024, while approximately 89,584 exited, resulting in a net job creation of 96,421. This figure represents 96.4% of the annual target set under the Economic Modernization Vision, reflecting tangible efforts to foster sustainable employment and improve living standards. Gender & Sector Distribution Males accounted for 69.3% of the new jobs (66,804 jobs), while females made up 30.7% (29,617 jobs). 75.7% of jobs were created in the private sector, underscoring the impact of economic reforms. Public sector jobs made up 23.6% of the total. Jobs by Nationality The majority of the new jobs — 90% — went to Jordanian nationals, with 6.2% going to non-Jordanian Arabs and 3.7% to non-Arab foreigners, indicating a focus on employing the domestic workforce. Sectoral Breakdown The largest shares of new jobs were concentrated in: Manufacturing and wholesale/retail trade (each 15.4%) Public administration and defense (14.6%) Education (11.5%) Health (10.2%) This reflects a balanced contribution from both productive and service sectors, especially those with direct social impact. Geographic Distribution Amman led with 56.6% of net job creation. Zarqa followed with 11.6%, then Irbid with 9.5%. Ajloun had the lowest share at 0.4%. Unemployment Trends Despite progress, unemployment only dropped slightly from 22% in 2023 to 21.4% in 2024, suggesting that job creation — although near target — had a limited immediate impact on unemployment due to rising numbers of job seekers and graduates. Forum President's Remarks Forum Chairman Mazen Al-Hamoud stressed the need to: Continue supporting high-potential job-generating sectors. Invest in underdeveloped governorates. Focus on job quality and sustainability. He highlighted that the data indicates the Jordanian economy is becoming more dynamic in job creation, reflecting the positive outcomes of national policy and stimulus programs. However, continued effort is crucial to meet the broader goals of the Economic Modernization Vision, especially in integrating youth and new labor market entrants.

Jordan: Tourism revenue rises by 16.3% in first two months of 2025
Jordan: Tourism revenue rises by 16.3% in first two months of 2025

Zawya

time19-03-2025

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  • Zawya

Jordan: Tourism revenue rises by 16.3% in first two months of 2025

AMMAN: Preliminary data from the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) indicated that tourism revenue increased by 16.3 per cent during the first two months of 2025, reaching $1.28 million compared to the same period in 2024. This growth is attributed to an 18.5 per cent rise in the number of tourists, Al Mamlaka TV reported. The data showed an increase in tourism revenue from all nationalities, including expatriate Jordanians by 12 per cent, non-Jordanian Arabs by 16.7 per cent, Europeans by 4.6 per cent, Americans by 14.6 per cent, and other nationalities by 42.5 per cent. Meanwhile, spending on outbound tourism rose by 16.7 per cent in the first two months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, reaching $342.7 million. Also, remittances from Jordanian expatriates to the Kingdom increased by 1.2 per cent in January 2025, reaching $320 million, up from $316.4 million in January 2024. In 2024, the Kingdom's tourism revenue amounted to JD7.239 billion, marking a 2.3 per cent decline compared to 2023, according to CBJ data announced in January. According to the January data, this decrease was attributed to a 3.9 per cent drop in the number of tourists. The CBJ data also showed an increase in tourism revenue from Jordanian expatriates by 7.7 per cent and from non-Jordanian Arab tourists by 12 per cent. In contrast, tourism revenue from European, American and other nationalities declined by 54 per cent, 35.2 per cent, and 15.3 per cent, respectively. An International Monetary Fund report said in June 2024 that the impact of the war on Gaza, which started on October 7, 2023, was concentrated on the tourism sector as a result of the cancellations by tourists from advanced economies, which account for a third of tourism revenues. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (

Tourism revenue rises by 16.3% in first two months of 2025
Tourism revenue rises by 16.3% in first two months of 2025

Jordan Times

time18-03-2025

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  • Jordan Times

Tourism revenue rises by 16.3% in first two months of 2025

Wadi Rum, some 300 kilometres southwest of the capital, is part of 'the Golden Triangle' of tourist attractions in Jordan (File photo) AMMAN — Preliminary data from the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) indicated that tourism revenue increased by 16.3 per cent during the first two months of 2025, reaching $1.28 million compared to the same period in 2024. This growth is attributed to an 18.5 per cent rise in the number of tourists, Al Mamlaka TV reported. The data showed an increase in tourism revenue from all nationalities, including expatriate Jordanians by 12 per cent, non-Jordanian Arabs by 16.7 per cent, Europeans by 4.6 per cent, Americans by 14.6 per cent, and other nationalities by 42.5 per cent. Meanwhile, spending on outbound tourism rose by 16.7 per cent in the first two months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, reaching $342.7 million. Also, remittances from Jordanian expatriates to the Kingdom increased by 1.2 per cent in January 2025, reaching $320 million, up from $316.4 million in January 2024. In 2024, the Kingdom's tourism revenue amounted to JD7.239 billion, marking a 2.3 per cent decline compared to 2023, according to CBJ data announced in January. According to the January data, this decrease was attributed to a 3.9 per cent drop in the number of tourists. The CBJ data also showed an increase in tourism revenue from Jordanian expatriates by 7.7 per cent and from non-Jordanian Arab tourists by 12 per cent. In contrast, tourism revenue from European, American and other nationalities declined by 54 per cent, 35.2 per cent, and 15.3 per cent, respectively. An International Monetary Fund report said in June 2024 that the impact of the war on Gaza, which started on October 7, 2023, was concentrated on the tourism sector as a result of the cancellations by tourists from advanced economies, which account for a third of tourism revenues.

More Jordanians travel abroad as tourism spending surges 29.4%
More Jordanians travel abroad as tourism spending surges 29.4%

Zawya

time04-03-2025

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  • Zawya

More Jordanians travel abroad as tourism spending surges 29.4%

AMMAN: The number of Jordanians travelling abroad for tourism purposes increased by 16.5 per cent in January 2025, reaching a total of 159,085, compared to 136,538 in the same month last year. According to Al Mamlaka TV, earlier reports from the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) revealed a sharp increase in spending on outbound tourism, which rose by 29.4 per cent in January 2025 to a total of $184.9 million. This compares with $142.9 million spent during the same period in 2024. The CBJ's preliminary data recently showed a "notable" increase in tourism revenue in January 2025, which rose by 22.8 per cent to $680.5 million, compared to $554.2 million in January 2024. The increase was driven by a 22.7 per cent rise in income from Jordanian expatriates, a 20.2 per cent rise from non-Jordanian Arabs and a 30.7 per cent rise from non-Arab visitors. In 2024, the Kingdom's tourism revenue amounted to JD7.239 billion, marking a 2.3 per cent decline compared to 2023, according to CBJ data announced in January. According to the January data, this decrease was attributed to a 3.9 per cent drop in the number of tourists. The CBJ data also showed an increase in tourism revenue from Jordanian expatriates by 7.7 per cent and from non-Jordanian Arab tourists by 12 per cent. In contrast, tourism revenue from European, American and other nationalities declined by 54 per cent, 35.2 per cent, and 15.3 per cent, respectively. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (

More Jordanians travel abroad as tourism spending surges 29.4%
More Jordanians travel abroad as tourism spending surges 29.4%

Jordan Times

time03-03-2025

  • Business
  • Jordan Times

More Jordanians travel abroad as tourism spending surges 29.4%

The number of Jordanians travelling abroad for tourism purposes increases by 16.5 per cent in January 2025 (JT file) AMMAN — The number of Jordanians travelling abroad for tourism purposes increased by 16.5 per cent in January 2025, reaching a total of 159,085, compared to 136,538 in the same month last year. According to Al Mamlaka TV, earlier reports from the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) revealed a sharp increase in spending on outbound tourism, which rose by 29.4 per cent in January 2025 to a total of $184.9 million. This compares with $142.9 million spent during the same period in 2024. The CBJ's preliminary data recently showed a "notable" increase in tourism revenue in January 2025, which rose by 22.8 per cent to $680.5 million, compared to $554.2 million in January 2024. The increase was driven by a 22.7 per cent rise in income from Jordanian expatriates, a 20.2 per cent rise from non-Jordanian Arabs and a 30.7 per cent rise from non-Arab visitors. In 2024, the Kingdom's tourism revenue amounted to JD7.239 billion, marking a 2.3 per cent decline compared to 2023, according to CBJ data announced in January. According to the January data, this decrease was attributed to a 3.9 per cent drop in the number of tourists. The CBJ data also showed an increase in tourism revenue from Jordanian expatriates by 7.7 per cent and from non-Jordanian Arab tourists by 12 per cent. In contrast, tourism revenue from European, American and other nationalities declined by 54 per cent, 35.2 per cent, and 15.3 per cent, respectively.

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