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Growth that exceeded expectations, including those predicted by international institutions, and once again the economy is recording fierce resistance to regional conditions, and has even completely neutralized them. As we said previously, were it not for these conditions, growth would have been even greater.
Government economic policies were reflected in various indicators, despite the exceptional circumstances of the region and the world.
Agriculture, manufacturing industries, and electricity led the growth, which are productive sectors; growth in the agriculture sector reached 7.8%, followed by the manufacturing industry sector at 6.2%, and then the electricity sector at a rate of 5.0%.
Most economic activities achieved growth without exception.
The Department of Statistics report clarifies the sectoral and total growth rates at current and constant prices, and gives a picture expressing the level of economic achievement during...
Some analysts expected growth at a rate of 2.8%, which is acceptable in light of the regional conditions that affected growth in the global economy. There are those who believe that it is not enough, and this is true; there is a need for higher growth to improve the standard of living as measured by per capita purchasing power, and to reduce the unemployment rate.
The government that managed the Jordanian economy outdid itself when it decided not to postpone or defer impactful decisions, including important projects, and it was proven that more incentives do not mean a decline in revenues, but on the contrary, they mean greater activity and higher growth.
Inflation remains under control without curbing growth, which is the most important thing.
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