Jordan Creates 56,000 Factory Jobs Since 2022

Jordan just proved that investing in local industry can create thousands of jobs even during the world's toughest years.

Since 2022, the country's industrial sector has created nearly 56,000 new positions, bringing total manufacturing employment to 274,000 workers. That's roughly one in five jobs across the entire nation now coming from factories and production facilities.

The numbers tell a remarkable growth story. Industrial exports nearly doubled from $13 billion in 2020 to $24 billion in 2025. The sector now contributes 24% to Jordan's national economy and generated 40% of the country's overall economic growth during this period.

What makes this transformation even more impressive is the timing. These gains came during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, Red Sea shipping disruptions, and rising energy costs that challenged manufacturers worldwide.

Fathi Al-Jaghbier, Chairman of the Jordan Chamber of Industry, shared the progress at a press conference highlighting four years of industrial growth. He emphasized that continuous support from King Abdullah II opened doors for Jordanian products in new international markets through strategic economic partnerships.

The export expansion shows clear diversification. The number of products selling over $2.7 million abroad jumped from 455 to 754. Foreign markets receiving significant Jordanian goods grew from 72 countries to 93.

Jordan's government backed the sector with concrete policy changes. They reduced industrial electricity rates, canceled peak-hour energy charges, and increased purchasing preferences for locally made products in government contracts from 15% to 20%.

The Ripple Effect

The industrial boom touches far beyond factory floors. Manufacturing growth drives demand for transportation, logistics, services, trade, and energy sectors. Over 1,200 industrial companies benefited from direct support programs designed to accelerate their expansion.

In 2025 alone, manufacturers created approximately 16,600 new jobs, proving the growth model sustains itself through increased production paired with employment opportunities. The sector hit key milestones in Jordan's Economic Modernization Vision, achieving 31% of value-addition targets and 27% of export goals.

Industry leaders view current achievements as the foundation for Jordan's next chapter as a regional manufacturing and export center, creating stable employment while building trade relationships across continents.