Jordan’s Licensed Building Area Surges 20.6% in Early 2025 — DoS

Amman, Jordan - July 18, 2025 - Jordan's construction sector is experiencing a strong resurgence, with newly licensed building areas rising to 3.983 million square meters during the first five months of 2025, according to the Department of Statistics (DoS). This marks a 20.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024, underscoring renewed momentum in the country’s real estate and infrastructure development.

Residential Projects Lead the Growth

The majority of the licensed area was allocated to residential buildings, which accounted for 2.981 million square meters. This segment recorded a significant 102.6% increase from the previous year. The surge reflects strong demand for new housing units amid population growth and ongoing government efforts to stimulate home ownership and urban expansion.

Jordan has seen a series of residential developments supported by public and private sector initiatives, aimed at addressing housing shortages in key urban centers such as Amman, Irbid, and Zarqa.

Non-Residential Developments Also Expand

Non-residential building licenses covered a total area of 1.002 million square meters, showing an increase of 52.7% year-on-year. This category includes commercial buildings, office spaces, public facilities, and tourism infrastructure, sectors that are also benefitting from post-pandemic recovery and increased investment.

The number of building permits issued reached 9,585 in the January–May 2025 period, up from 8,714 permits issued during the same period in 2024, a 10% growth. This uptick indicates improved market confidence and suggests an optimistic outlook for the rest of the year.

Central Region Dominates New Construction

The central region of Jordan, which includes the capital Amman, continues to dominate construction activity, accounting for 72.2% of the total licensed area. The northern region followed with 19.2%, while the southern region made up 8.6% of the total. This distribution reflects ongoing urban development policies focused on major population centers.

The increase in licensed building areas during the first half of the year signals a strong appetite for both residential and commercial real estate in Jordan. Analysts suggest the growth is supported by a stable regulatory environment, attractive financing options, and rising domestic demand.

With ongoing investments in housing, infrastructure, and tourism projects, the Jordanian construction sector is expected to maintain its growth trajectory throughout 2025. The consistent upward trend in licensed areas and permits positions the sector as a key driver of economic recovery and development in the Kingdom.