The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the completion of two key reviews of Jordan’s economic support programs, unlocking approximately $188 million in additional financing for the Kingdom as it continues efforts to strengthen resilience, maintain stability, and advance structural reforms.
The IMF Executive Board approved the completion of the fifth review under Jordan’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program and the second review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), allowing the release of new funds aimed at supporting the country’s economic reform agenda.
The approved financing includes approximately $134 million under the Extended Fund Facility and $54 million through the Resilience and Sustainability Facility.
The IMF said Jordan’s economy has maintained stability despite ongoing regional tensions, crediting government measures aimed at reducing the impact of external shocks, particularly through strengthening energy security, protecting trade flows, maintaining supply chains, and supporting vulnerable sectors.
The Fund noted that tourism and industrial activities were among the sectors that received targeted support as authorities worked to limit the economic consequences of regional uncertainty.
Jordan successfully met all quantitative performance targets for the end of 2025 and achieved most objectives set for March 2026, while also completing structural reforms associated with the latest program review, according to the IMF.
The IMF reported that Jordan’s economy expanded by 2.8% in 2025, compared with 2.6% growth in 2024, while inflation remained contained at 1.8%.
The Fund expects economic growth to reach 2.7% in 2026 before accelerating to 3.1% in 2027, supported by continued reform implementation, improved confidence, and stronger economic activity.
On public finances, the IMF highlighted that Jordan’s fiscal performance in 2025 exceeded program expectations, driven by stronger domestic revenues and expenditure controls while preserving social spending commitments.
The IMF praised the policies of the Central Bank of Jordan, noting that foreign currency reserves increased to approximately $27 billion by the end of the first quarter of 2026.
The stronger reserve position has helped reinforce monetary stability and maintain confidence in the Jordanian dinar’s exchange-rate framework.
In response to regional economic pressures, the central bank introduced a support package worth 760 million Jordanian dinars in April 2026 to enhance banking-sector liquidity and assist economic sectors affected by recent developments.
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