Jordan and Palestine report divergent GDP trends for Q2 2026

Jordan's economy grew by 3.0% in the second quarter of 2026 at constant prices, according to the Department of Statistics. This represents an increase from the 2.8% growth recorded in the second quarter of 2025. The growth was driven primarily by the agriculture sector, which grew by 7.8%, followed by manufacturing at 6.2% and electricity at 5.0%.

In contrast, Palestine's GDP declined by 1% during the same period compared to the second quarter of 2025. The contraction was largely driven by a 4% decrease in the West Bank economy. Significant declines were noted in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (down 15%), financial and insurance activities (down 13%), and construction (down 6%). The GDP for the West Bank was valued at $2.86 billion, while the Gaza Strip recorded $152 million.