RIYADH: Jordan’s licensed construction activity rose in the first 11 months of 2025, with the total permitted building area increasing by 12.2 percent year on year, according to new data released by the Department of Statistics.
The department said the cumulative licensed building area reached about 9.12 million sq. meters during the January–November span, compared with 8.13 million sq. meters in the same period of 2024.
Construction activity is a key driver of Jordan’s domestic economy, contributing to job creation, private-sector investment, and urban development.
The increase reflects stronger construction permitting activity despite month-to-month fluctuations during the year.
The total number of building permits issued during the period rose to 23,204, up from 21,708 permits a year earlier, representing an increase of 6.9 percent.
