The International Monetary Fund released its Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia on 23 October 2026. Projections in the report indicate that Jordan’s economy will grow by 2.7% during the 2026 calendar year. These figures contrast with the broader regional outlook, as the International Monetary Fund expects economic output in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP) region to contract by 1.3% in 2026. The data release provides a comparative look at how individual economies are performing against the regional downturn. The International Monetary Fund assessment covers these specific growth and contraction targets as part of its ongoing monitoring of global and regional financial conditions.
Jordan Economic Growth Projections
Economic performance projections for Jordan extend beyond the current calendar year. The IMF anticipates that the national economy will grow by 3.1% in 2027. This outlook forms part of the institution’s updated assessment of financial trajectories for the country as it monitors regional economic conditions.
Separate analysis from the IMF also reflects an adjustment to past performance data. Officials revised the estimate of Jordan’s 2025 economic growth upward to 2.8%. This figure represents a shift from the previous estimate of 2.7%. These statistics are included in the latest Regional Economic Outlook, which provides a detailed breakdown of growth figures across the Middle East and Central Asia. The data serves as a reference point for the ongoing evaluation of local fiscal trends.
Wider Regional Economic Contraction
International Monetary Fund projections for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP) region reflect a significant shift in economic expectations compared to earlier this year. The 2026 growth projection of a 1.3% contraction represents a downward revision of 2.7 percentage points from the outlook published by the International Monetary Fund in April 2026. This adjustment illustrates the changing financial conditions currently affecting the broader region.
Looking toward the following year, the International Monetary Fund expects a recovery in regional economic activity. Projections indicate that the MENAP region will rebound with growth of 6.6% in 2027. This anticipated expansion serves as a component of the institution’s updated assessment regarding the trajectory of economies across the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
