Rise in Jordanians' Trust in Government and Economy Tops Results of New Poll

* The Armed Forces and security agencies continued to top the list of institutions most trusted by citizens, at 96 and 91 percent respectively.

* Satisfaction rate with maintaining security and order is 90 percent.

* 65 percent support gender equality in employment opportunities.

* The economic situation will be better over the next two years.

* Economic development ranked first in government spending.

* 93 percent prefer prioritizing the development of alternative energy sources.

* Jordan is the country most committed to defending the Palestinian cause.

A recent opinion poll conducted by the "Arab Barometer" network revealed that economic affairs are at the forefront of Jordanians' concerns and the issues preoccupying them the most, alongside a notable increase in levels of trust in the government and public services.

The report, in its ninth edition, which was conducted in October of last year 2025 and included a representative sample of 1,266 citizens, showed that 59 percent of Jordanians rate the economic situation as the most prominent challenge facing the kingdom.

27 percent of poll participants described the economic situation as very good, an increase of 5 points compared to 2023, while others believe the economic situation will be better over the next two to three years.

About half of Jordanians (49 percent) express significant or noticeable trust in the government, representing a 10-point increase compared to the 39 percent recorded in late 2023.

Trust in the Prime Minister also rose by 11 points to reach 49 percent, while trust in parliament did not witness the same increase, enjoying the trust of only 27 percent, a percentage that barely differs from late 2023, whereas satisfaction with overall government performance increased to 61 percent.

According to the report, the Armed Forces and security agencies continued to top the institutions most trusted by citizens at 96 and 91 percent respectively, while trust in the House of Representatives stood at 27 percent.

Service sectors received high ratings, with satisfaction rates reaching 90 percent for maintaining security and order, 79 percent for electricity supply, and 67 and 66 percent for healthcare and education, respectively.

65 percent of those surveyed reported supporting gender equality in job opportunities, while 46 percent of them viewed freedom of expression as guaranteed to a large or moderate degree.

30 percent of poll participants identified water scarcity as the most serious environmental problem in the kingdom, while air quality came next at 14 percent, followed by waste management at 10 percent.

93 percent of participants prefer prioritizing the development of alternative energy sources, 7 out of 10 (71 percent) support the gradual phase-out of fossil fuels, and nearly 8 out of 10 (78 percent) support setting a joint date to phase out highly polluting vehicles—levels close to those in late 2023, showing sustained support for major changes, at least in principle.

Regarding political participation, 22 percent of participants indicated that they are interested or very interested in politics, a percentage relatively close to that of late 2023.

Regarding government spending, economic development ranked first at 35 percent, up from 30 percent two years ago, followed by education at 14 percent, then healthcare at 13 percent. This shift indicates a greater focus on growth and employment rather than direct subsidies.

91 percent of the sample classified Jordan as the country most committed to defending the Palestinian cause and the most credible mediator to sponsor a fair political solution.

The Arab Barometer network is a non-profit organization established in 2006, headquartered at Princeton University and the University of Michigan, and is considered the longest-running research network conducting accurate and representative public opinion polls in the Arab world.