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.
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
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
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)
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 #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
170% more physicians per 10,000 people than the global average
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.
Talented youth who have worked in Oscar-winning movies
+50 museums, galleries, and art foundations across the country
6 Oscar-winning and 41 Oscar-nominated films were shot in Jordan
Ranked #16 in the Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index
Aqaba Port is set to become the first decarbonized port in the region
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.
Key supplier of fruits and vegetables to GCC countries
Ranked #8 globally in olive production
Key supplier of fruits and vegetables to GCC countries
Ranked #8 globally in olive production
#1 in MENA for installed renewable energy capacity (excluding hydropower)
#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)
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.
#2 most stable banking sector globally (World Bank)
#2 most stable banking sector globally (World Bank)
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.
