Jordan has made notable advancements in the Future of Growth Index, showing substantial improvements in innovation, inclusiveness, sustainability, and resilience, according to a government report released on April 29, 2025. The performance data was outlined in the first-quarter 2025 report for the Executive Programme for the Economic Modernisation Vision (2023–2025).
The Kingdom’s scores are 45.1 in innovation, 53 in inclusiveness, 58.2 in sustainability, and 55 in resilience, out of a possible 100 for each category, highlighting the country’s dedication to becoming more competitive in these key areas.
To boost innovation, particularly in knowledge-based employment, the Ministry of Labour launched a national action plan under the Productive Branches Initiative to employ 1,000 job seekers in various governorates. Additionally, the government has carried out an analytical study to evaluate the effectiveness of the National Employment Programme and identify challenges facing job market beneficiaries.
In an effort to bridge the digital divide, especially in underserved areas, the government introduced the Jordanian Digital Inclusion Policy 2025. The policy aims to improve internet access through infrastructure upgrades and expanded outreach, increasing digital engagement across the population.
Jordan is also collaborating with the World Economic Forum (WEF) for the 2025–2026 Executive Opinion Survey, which will provide qualitative insights for the 2026 edition of the Future of Growth Index. The Ministry of Planning participated in the forum’s opening session to ensure accurate representation of Jordan’s data in global assessments.
The government has also been working on addressing performance gaps and enhancing its scores by reviewing sub-indicators related to the Index and coordinating with relevant institutions.
The first-quarter 2025 report also highlighted a series of economic initiatives aimed at improving Jordan’s global standing. These initiatives include sales tax exemptions for the “Jerash Eco-Tourism City Project” and professional license fee exemptions for businesses in the Petra Development and Tourism Region. Additionally, significant progress has been made in tourism regulatory reforms, including the endorsement of the 2025 bylaw for Hotel and Tourism Establishments and amendments to bylaws governing the Jordan Hotel Association and the Association of Travel and Tourism Offices. New regulations are also being drafted for travel agencies and tourism companies.
Business activity showed impressive growth, with the number of new company registrations increasing by 13% in the January-April period compared to the same period last year. A total of 2,372 companies were registered, up from 2,091 in 2024, and the total registered capital exceeded JD66 million. The report also highlighted a 49% decrease in company closures, with only 376 companies deregistered, compared to 741 in the same period in 2024.
Significant growth was observed in net capital, which rose by 518%, reaching JD590 million, compared to JD145 million in the first quarter of 2024. A total of 624 companies increased their capital by nearly JD617 million, while 97 companies reduced their capital by approximately JD79 million.
The report also noted significant progress in healthcare infrastructure development. The new Faculty of Medicine is 67% complete, and 79% of the associated university hospital has been constructed. This forms part of a broader initiative to enhance Jordan’s medical education and healthcare services.
