Kingdome GDP increased by 2.6% in Q3 2024

AMMAN — Jordan's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at constant prices grew by 2.6 per cent during the third quarter of 2024, compared to the same quarter in 2023. The Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

According to the quarterly report released by the Department of Statistics on Thursday, preliminary estimates indicate that most economic activities experienced growth during the third quarter of 2024, with the majority of growth concentrated in productive sectors compared to the third quarter of 2023.

The extractive industries sector recorded the highest growth rate during this period, at 10.5 per cent, contributing 0.22 percentage points to the overall growth rate.

 It was followed by the agriculture sector, which grew by 6 per cent, contributing 0.25 percentage points. 

The manufacturing sector grew by 4.3 per cent, contributing 0.81 percentage points, and the electricity and water sector grew by 4.2 per cent, contributing 0.08 percentage points.