By : JD
Jordan Daily – Former Minister and economic expert Dr. Jawad Al-Anani stated that the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) current projections for Jordan’s economic growth in 2024, set at 2.4%, are lower than the global forecast of 3.2%, marking a one-percentage-point gap. However, he noted that this growth still reflects an improvement in Jordan’s per capita income, as the growth rate surpasses the country’s population growth rate.
Al-Anani added that the IMF expects Jordan’s economy to grow by 2.9% in 2025, indicating a modest half-percentage-point increase compared to 2024. While this rise may not be substantial, it does contribute to enhanced individual income levels.
Global projections for 2025, however, predict a 4% growth rate, meaning Jordan’s economy will remain below the global average. Al-Anani attributed this to ongoing geopolitical instability, including regional wars and fragmentation, which continue to weigh on growth rates.
He emphasized that the IMF regularly updates its forecasts, particularly during its annual meetings, suggesting that these projections may be revised by mid-next year.
