AMMAN — A recent survey
conducted by the
Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies has revealed that
77 percent of Jordanians view their current economic situation as
"bad" or "very bad".
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The survey, which gauged the
economic and political views of citizens in 14 Arab countries, including
Jordan, showed that this sentiment is reflective of the general public opinion
across the Arab region.
In addition to evaluating
their own economic situations, Jordanians were also asked about the Kingdom's
major challenges. The results showed that 35 percent of respondents believe
that in 2022,
unemployment was the biggest challenge. It was followed by:
difficult economic conditions (34 percent), high prices and cost of living (14
percent), and poverty and poor living conditions (7 percent).
Country directionOther survey results found
that 52 percent of citizens believe their country is moving in the wrong
direction, with 40 percent attributing this to
economic reasons and 14 percent
citing poor political conditions.
According to the survey, 25 percent of surveyed stated that their income is enough to cover their basic needs and for them to save — these families were concentrated in the Arab Gulf region.
Meanwhile, of those who
responded saying their country is moving in the right direction, 83 percent
were able to provide reasons, while 17 percent did not provide reasons or
refused to answer.
Nineteen percent of those who
provided reasons cited improved conditions in their country, 15 percent cited
improved security, and 13 percent attributed it to wise rule.
Financial challengesThe survey also shed light on
the financial difficulties faced by many families in the Arab region.
According to the survey, 25
percent of surveyed stated that their income is enough to cover their basic
needs and for them to save — these families were concentrated in the Arab Gulf
region.
At the same time, 42 percent
said that their income covers their needs, but they cannot save any of
it.
Meanwhile, 28 percent of the
respondents stated that their families are in need and in hardship, as their
income does not cover their basic needs. To cope with these difficulties, 33
percent of disadvantaged families resort to borrowing from acquaintances,
friends, and relatives, while 18 percent rely on institutional assistance.
Ten percent resort to selling
their assets; this means that traditional social solidarity framework remains
stronger than institutional support.
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