The tourism sector has witnessed sustained growth during the first five months of 2025, marked by an increase in the number of international visitors and a rise in tourism revenues, compared to the same period in 2024, according to data from the Central Bank of Jordan and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
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According to the monthly report issued by the Ministry, the total number of international visitors from January to May 2025 reached approximately 2.696 million, reflecting a 20.6% increase compared to the 2.234 million visitors during the same period in 2024.
Tourism revenue during the first four months (January–April) of 2025 reached approximately 1.721 billion Jordanian dinars, marking a 15.3% increase compared to the 1.493 billion dinars recorded in the same period of 2024.
The number of overnight tourists from January to May 2025 rose to 2.233 million, compared to 1.919 million in the same period of 2024, an increase of 16.4%. Same-day visitors also saw a significant rise, reaching around 462,000 visitors compared to 315,000 in 2024 — a growth of 46.6%.
The report revealed that the highest growth in overnight tourists during the first five months of 2025 came from the Asia-Pacific region, with a staggering 101.5% increase. This was followed by European countries with 53.8%, African countries with 33.8%, American countries with 27.0%, and Arab countries with 26.6%.
In May 2025 alone, the Kingdom welcomed about 571,000 international visitors, up 27.1% compared to 449,000 visitors in May 2024.
Tourism revenue in April 2025 increased by 34.2%, reaching 503.6 million Jordanian dinars, compared to 375 million dinars in April 2024.
This positive performance is attributed to various initiatives by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, including the development of tourism products, infrastructure improvements, enhancing the visitor experience, and expanding marketing campaigns to promote diverse tourism offerings in new markets.
The growth is largely credited to targeted promotional campaigns in promising global markets, the resumption of several direct and low-cost flights, and improved accessibility to Jordan's tourist destinations.
The Ministry continues to implement a comprehensive strategic plan aimed at achieving sustainable growth in the sector, increasing its contribution to the GDP, generating new employment opportunities, and enhancing the national economy. It also seeks to establish Jordan as a world-class tourist destination, promoting it as a country rich in historical, religious, and natural sites.
