Jordanian expatriates' remittances rise 14.5% in first five months of 2026

AMMAN, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 20th Jul, 2026) - Total expatriate remittances to Jordan rose 14.5% during the first five months of 2026 to USD 2.0621 billion, while outbound remittances from the Kingdom increased 15.0% to USD 806.7 million, according to preliminary figures released by the Central Bank of Jordan.

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The data, carried by Jordan news Agency (Petra), showed that the United Arab Emirates ranked first among the sources of remittances to Jordan, accounting for 21.9% of total inflows, followed by the United States at 19.9%, Saudi Arabia at 17.9%, Qatar at 9.5%, and Kuwait at 5.4%. Other countries accounted for 25.4% of the total.

For outbound remittances, Egypt was the main destination, accounting for 41.1% of transfers from Jordan, followed by Bangladesh at 11.8%, the Philippines at 4.9%, and Palestine at 4.1%. Other countries accounted for 38.1%.