In 2030, the population of Jordan will reach 11.9 million, an increase of 28.6% from 2015. Growth is set to be extremely high in the 2010s as a result of high net migration influenced by the Syrian conflict, but in the 2020s it should slow down as a ...

The economy’s performance will improve in 2017. Strong gains in private consumption are the major driver. International financial aid also helps to sustain the economy. The spillover effects from the Syrian war should ease though they will continue ...

Jordan represents a family-friendly, youthful and predominantly urban market. Apartments are the dominant form of dwelling and local homes tend to contain many people but few rooms. There has been a shortage of affordable housing, as population ...

Pressures from an influx of refugees and regional political tensions have adversely impacted Jordan’s public finances and trade flows, which moderated annual real GDP growth in 2015. However, the economy is expected to perform relatively well in ...

Real growth of Jordan’s per capita gross income and spending accelerated in 2015, backed by stimulus provided by the Jordanian government. However, the country’s high food costs curb the share of discretionary spending of Jordanian households, while ...

Several years of instability have had a negative impact on tourism in Jordan, with the nearby war in Syria and Jordan’s involvement in air strikes against ISIS having positioned Jordan as a country at war. Many tourists have stayed away from the ...

The influx of Syrian refugees, straining the public sector of Jordan, is expected to increase the difficulty of business operations in Jordan. However, the country’s tax environment along with a growing ICT sector are attractive for investment. ...

Jordanian telecom has benefited from the government’s efforts to promote competition and enhance technology uptake among public entities. Mobile operators are investing in 3G and 4G LTE to meet high data demand among the youth. The government is ...

Over 2009-2014 Jordan's capital city, Amman, was one of the fastest growing economies in the Middle East region with an average annual GDP growth rate of 3.3%. With no oil deposits to boast, Amman relies on services, particularly tourism, IT and ...

Despite being the second most populated region after Asia Pacific, MEA accounts for a very marginal share in consumer appliances, both in volume and value. However, the region anticipates the second most dynamic growth in consumer appliances over ...

Jordan’s population is young. At the intersection of three continents, the country is diverse. It has been affected by the political and economic instability in the region. Jordanians’ expenditures are growing faster than their disposable incomes, as...