Sixty-four percent of Jordanian consumers believe the country is heading in the right direction as of the third quarter of 2026. This data comes from the Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI), which ranks Jordan fourth globally among 23 nations surveyed. Ipsos conducted the survey in September 2026, utilizing a sample of 1,000 adult participants to measure national sentiment. The findings reflect consumer perspectives on the current economic trajectory within the kingdom during this three-month period.
Rising National Confidence Trends
Jordanian consumer confidence reached 42.6 points in the third quarter of 2026. This figure represents an increase from the 41.5 points recorded in the second quarter of 2026. Data from the same period one year prior shows a more significant variance, with the index standing at 36.0 points in the third quarter of 2025. These figures track the shift in sentiment among participants over the past twelve months. The index provides a metric for evaluating changes in the outlook of the population within Jordan.
Economic Outlook and Job Security
The local economic outlook sub-index reached 58.5 points during the third quarter of 2026. This performance marks an increase of 8.6 points compared to the second quarter of 2026. Data from the survey indicates that 50 percent of participating consumers expect the national economy to improve over the next six months.
General job security confidence also showed positive momentum during the same period. This specific metric rose 5.2 points, reaching a total of 50.3 points in the third quarter of 2026. These figures reflect the evolving perspectives of respondents regarding their employment stability and the broader financial environment within Jordan.
Persistent Financial and Cost Concerns
Personal financial confidence declined during the third quarter of 2026, falling 3.1 points to reach 30.2 points. This drop in individual sentiment contrasts with broader gains in national economic outlook and employment expectations recorded during the same three-month period.
Jordanian consumers identified unemployment and job availability as their most pressing national issues, with 56 percent of survey respondents citing these areas as primary concerns. Inflation and the rising cost of living also remained significant challenges for the public. According to the data, 54 percent of participants identified these financial pressures as primary concerns affecting their daily lives. The findings indicate that while confidence in the national trajectory and job market increased, individual financial stability continues to face downward pressure as households navigate these specific economic obstacles.