14.4% increase in companies benefiting from investment services, with growing activity in development zones
Development of 100 investment opportunities and strategic projects across key sectors, alongside digital transformation to streamline the investor journey and enhance governance and transparency
Amman — In a clear indication of an improving investment environment and growing investor confidence, official data from the Ministry of Investment’s 2025 Annual Report showed strong growth in key investment indicators, along with an expansion in opportunities and incentives provided under the applicable legislation.
The Ministry issued its annual report under the title “A New Approach to Strengthening Confidence and Attracting Investment”, highlighting its key efforts, performance indicators, and data for 2025. The report comes as part of broader government efforts to implement the Economic Modernization Vision and enhance the competitiveness of Jordan’s business environment.
The report’s publication represents a best-practice initiative launched by the Ministry this year, serving as a key tool to enhance transparency and provide accessible information to investors and citizens. It supports measuring progress in implementing investment policies, informs decision-making, and contributes to building trust through performance evaluation, while outlining opportunities, challenges, and future outlooks.
Data showed notable growth in macroeconomic indicators linked to investment in the Kingdom, with foreign direct investment increasing by 27.7%, reaching approximately $1.52 billion during the first three quarters of 2025.
The report also highlighted an expansion in investment activity, as well as the Ministry’s growing role in supporting investors. The number of companies benefiting from services—particularly those enabled to access legally granted exemptions—increased to 628 companies, marking a 14.4% rise compared to the previous year.
In addition, the Ministry facilitated the registration of 70 new entities in development zones across various governorates in 2025, with total investments nearing JOD 195 million, reinforcing the role of these zones in providing integrated business environments that support productivity and job creation in local communities.
Regarding investor services, the Ministry processed 7,568 investment incentive transactions, recommended granting citizenship to 81 investors with investments exceeding JOD 110 million, and issued 4,203 investor cards, as part of ongoing efforts to stimulate investment and enhance the attractiveness of the investment environment.
The report further outlined efforts to develop investment opportunities, including the preparation of a portfolio of approximately 100 investment opportunities across all regions of the Kingdom, the implementation of 12 international promotional campaigns, and the development of a pipeline of strategic projects under public-private partnerships. This includes 8 key projects in sectors such as energy, transport, healthcare, and infrastructure.
On digital transformation, the Ministry finalized an updated version of the Invest in Jordan (Invest.jo) platform and launched the AI-powered smart assistant “Ma’een.” It also introduced an electronic calculator platform enabling investors to estimate actual investment costs and explore available incentives, offering an integrated digital experience that enhances transparency and facilitates access to information.
The report also detailed key measures taken to improve the business environment, including updating procedures and legislation, strengthening governance, and easing processes for investors. These include introducing a fast-track licensing process within development zones, reducing licensing timeframes, enhancing service delivery mechanisms, and activating the Investor Follow-up Unit.
The full report is available on the Ministry’s official website and on the Invest in Jordan platform.