More than 22,000 real estate mortgage transactions were recorded in Jordan last year, according to a report issued by the Department of Lands and Survey.
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The total number of mortgage transactions increased by 6.1% in 2025, reaching 22,325 transactions, compared with 21,044 transactions in 2024 — an increase of 1,281 transactions. The figures, compiled from 34 offices affiliated with the department and monitored by Al Mamlaka TV, reflect expanded credit activity linked to the real estate sector in 2025 compared with the previous year.
Capital Leads in Mortgage Activity
The Capital Governorate (Amman) topped the list in 2025, followed by Irbid and Zarqa, indicating a concentration of real estate financing activity in the most densely populated and economically active governorates.
Amman: Transactions rose from 11,296 in 2024 to 12,082 in 2025 — an increase of 786 transactions (nearly 7%), accounting for the largest share nationwide.
Irbid: Increased from 3,175 to 3,424 transactions — up 249 transactions (about 7.8%).
Zarqa: Recorded a modest rise from 1,852 to 1,899 transactions — up 47 transactions (2.5%).
Other Governorates
Mafraq: Rose from 877 to 951 transactions (up 74 transactions, 8.4%).
Balqa: Increased from 887 to 915 transactions (3.2% growth).
Karak: Slight rise from 632 to 654 transactions (3.5%).
Madaba: Notable growth from 482 to 538 transactions (11.6%).
Aqaba: Increased from 563 to 632 transactions (up 69 transactions, 12.3%).
Jerash: Rose from 430 to 446 transactions (3.7%).
Declines in Some Areas
Ajloun: Near stability, with a slight decline from 328 to 325 transactions (less than 1% decrease).
Ma’an: Dropped from 330 to 292 transactions (down 38 transactions, approximately 11.5%).
Tafilah: Recorded the lowest volume, declining from 192 to 167 transactions (down 25 transactions, about 13%).
Overall, the data highlights steady expansion in mortgage-related real estate activity across most governorates in 2025, with limited declines in a few southern regions.
