A public opinion poll conducted by the Center for Strategic Studies (CSS) at the University of Jordan, 18 months after the formation of Prime Minister Jafar Hassan’s government, reveals that more than half of Jordanians view the country's trajectory as positive.
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Key Indicators: The General Trajectory
The results show that 54% of the national sample and 53% of the opinion leaders sample believe things are moving in the "right direction." Conversely, 37% of the national sample and 43% of opinion leaders feel the country is on the "wrong track." Among those optimistic, 68% attributed their positive outlook to the prevailing security and stability, while 8% cited a general improvement in conditions.
Methodology and Samples
The poll was conducted between March 24 and April 4, 2026.
National Sample: 1,810 individuals (increased by 600 from previous polls for higher precision at the governorate level).
Opinion Leaders Sample: 415 respondents (including senior officials, party and union leaders, academics, and journalists), with a high response rate of 91.5%.
Margin of Error: ±2.5 at a 95.0% confidence level.
Growing Confidence in the Government
The evaluation of the government’s performance has significantly improved since its formation in September 2024:
Government Competency: 69% of opinion leaders and 62% of the national sample believe the government has been capable of handling its responsibilities (up from 52% and 54% at the time of formation).
The Prime Minister: Confidence in PM Jafar Hassan’s ability to lead rose to 75% among opinion leaders and 64% among the national sample.
Field Visits: 83% of the national sample support the Prime Minister’s field visits to various regions.
Trust Levels: Overall trust in the current government stands at 67% for opinion leaders and 66% for the national sample.
Freedom of Expression and Institutions
Freedom of Speech: 58% of respondents believe citizens can criticize the government without fear, an increase from 50% in previous polls.
Trust in Security and Judiciary: Security institutions maintained a near-perfect trust rating of 99%. The Judiciary followed at 86%, the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission at 64%, and University Professors at 76%.
Legislative and Political Trust: Trust in the House of Representatives stood at 39%, while political parties recorded 29%.
Economic Outlook and School Transport Project
Individual Economy: 10% reported an improvement in their personal economic situation over the past year, while 38% said it remained unchanged.
School Transport Initiative: 59% of Jordanians have heard of the school transport project launched in March 2026. 66% believe it will significantly reduce school dropout rates, especially for females in remote areas.
Regional Crisis and Diplomacy
U.S.-Israeli-Iranian Conflict: 83% of Jordanians expressed satisfaction with the state’s stance regarding the regional war.
Economic Impact: 69.8% cited the rising cost of living and declining tourism as the primary economic consequences for Jordan.
Royal Diplomacy: 86.5% of opinion leaders believe King Abdullah II’s Gulf tours significantly improved relations, and 72.5% consider Jordan’s role in regional diplomacy "extremely important."
Source: Center for Strategic Studies (CSS) - University of Jordan
