The Ministry said in its statement that by reaching the rank 60 Jordan has surpassed the target set for the index, which is to reach the rank 63 globally by the end of the period specified for the Economic Modernization Vision in the year 2033 advancing the target by three ranks and seven years ahead of schedule.
The Ministry pointed out in its statement that at the Arab level, Jordan ranked fifth after the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Morocco, adding that Jordan's advancement was not limited to the general ranking, as the Global Innovation Index report 2026 highlighted Jordan among the economies that achieved the strongest sustainable progress in the index since the year 2019 indicating that Jordan reached the list of the best 60 economies in the world through a path more reliant on knowledge. According to the statement, Jordan ranked first globally in the scientific and technical articles index, while the organization classified it among the economies achieving a higher innovative performance than expected relative to its level of economic development.
The Ministry noted in its statement that this progress comes amid the growing national interest in enhancing the technology and innovation system, and under the follow-up of the National Council for Future Technology, which contributes to supporting national trends towards adopting future technology, stimulating innovation and entrepreneurship, and enhancing partnership with the private sector.
The Ministry pointed out in its statement that it is responsible for monitoring Jordan's performance in the Global Innovation Index, preparing and implementing the improvement plan for it, in cooperation and coordination with the relevant national partner agencies, within the programs and targets of the Economic Modernization Vision. Adding that the Council of Ministers approved the final version of the amended improvement plan for Jordan's performance in the index, and circulated it to the concerned authorities and institutions to implement the required measures, each according to its competence, to enhance the integration of national efforts aimed at developing the innovation environment and raising Jordan's competitiveness in international indices.
The Ministry also stated in its statement that this achievement reflects the result of a joint national effort and the integration of roles between government institutions, the private sector, universities, research and development institutions, and entities concerned with the entrepreneurship and innovation system, which supports Jordan's direction towards an economy more reliant on knowledge, technology, and innovation.
