Inbound remittances from Jordanian expatriates reached USD 2.97 billion during the first seven months of 2026. Data released by the Central Bank of Jordan indicates that these financial inflows grew by 14.1 percent during this period compared to the same seven months in 2025. The rise in transfers reflects the ongoing financial contributions of expatriates working abroad to the national economy. Officials at the Central Bank of Jordan monitor these figures as a primary indicator of external liquidity and support for domestic household income. These statistics cover the period ending 31 July 2026, marking a significant increase in the volume of funds sent back to the country.
Monthly Growth and Trends
July 2026 transfers reached USD 470.2 million, representing a 13.1 percent increase compared to the same month in 2025. This monthly performance continues the trend of rising financial inflows noted earlier in the year.
Adel Al-Sharkas, Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) Governor, described the strategic importance of these funds to the national balance of payments. He stated, "remittances remain the third-largest foreign currency generator under Jordan's current account, trailing only merchandise exports and tourism receipts." These inflows provide essential support to the economy as they maintain their position behind the country's primary sectors of merchandise exports and tourism receipts. Authorities continue to track these specific monthly movements to assess the ongoing impact of expatriate financial activity on national liquidity.
Key Remittance Origin Markets
The United Arab Emirates represented the largest source of these financial inflows, accounting for 20.9 percent of remittance origin markets during the period from January to July 2026. The United States followed as the second-largest contributor, responsible for 19.3 percent of the total volume observed across those seven months. Saudi Arabia stood as the third-largest market, providing 17.7 percent of the funds sent to Jordan. Qatar accounted for 10.5 percent of the total remittances recorded during this timeframe. Kuwait rounded out the primary origin markets by contributing 5.5 percent of the total financial transfers received by the country between January and July 2026. These figures detail the geographic distribution of support provided by Jordanian expatriates working within these specific global regions.
Economic Impact and Reserves
Total workers' remittances reached USD 4.5 billion in 2025, marking a 4.5 percent increase over the 2024 figures. These financial inflows accounted for approximately 7.3 percent of Jordan's gross domestic product throughout that year. Such contributions represent a consistent source of capital for the domestic economy. Current data from the Central Bank of Jordan indicates that the nation’s foreign exchange reserves now stand at USD 28.38 billion. These reserves serve as a primary buffer for the national financial system, reflecting the cumulative impact of external inflows and monetary management. Authorities continue to oversee these holdings to ensure stability within the broader economic framework of the country.
Outbound Transfers and Surplus
Outbound remittances sent by non-Jordanian workers residing in the Kingdom climbed by 14.4 percent year-on-year during the first seven months of 2026. Data from the Central Bank of Jordan confirms these outward transfers reached a total of USD 1.14 billion by 31 July 2026.
Despite the increase in funds departing the country, Jordan maintained a net remittance surplus of USD 1.8 billion for the same period. This surplus figure represents the difference between the total inflows received from Jordanians working abroad and the outflows generated by non-Jordanian workers based within the Kingdom. Financial authorities continue to monitor these balances as part of their broader assessment of foreign currency flows and the national current account.