AMMAN — Jordan’s tourism sector recorded a slight decline in visitor numbers during the first two months of 2026, according to figures released by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
The Kingdom welcomed a total of 1,094,670 overnight tourists and one-day visitors in January and February, marking a 3.6 per cent decrease compared with the same period in 2025, when arrivals reached 1,136,084.
Arab visitors continued to represent the largest share of arrivals, accounting for 54 per cent of total visitors. The number of Arab nationals visiting Jordan reached 592,206 during the first two months of the year.
Data showed that overnight Arab tourists totalled 448,973, while one-day Arab visitors reached 143,233. The figures reflect a 5.9 per cent drop compared with the same period last year.
Meanwhile, tourism revenues also witnessed a notable decline. The Central Bank of Jordan reported that tourism income fell by 27.2 per cent in April 2026, reaching $517.1 million, amid lower spending by visitors from various nationalities.
During the first four months of 2026, tourism revenues dropped by 10.4 per cent to $2.17 billion, compared with $2.43 billion recorded during the same period in 2025.
The decline affected several key tourism markets, including expatriate Jordanians, whose tourism spending fell by 19.5 per cent. Revenues from US visitors decreased by 17.1 per cent, while European visitor spending declined by 13.1 per cent. Tourism revenues from Arab visitors dropped by 3.3 per cent, and revenues from other nationalities decreased by 13.2 per cent.
Outbound tourism spending by Jordanians and residents travelling abroad also declined by 12.9 per cent during the first four months of the year, reaching $562.6 million. In April alone, spending abroad fell sharply by 33.7 per cent to $103 million.
As a result, Jordan’s net tourism revenues during the first four months of 2026 stood at $1.61 billion, reflecting a 9.5 per cent decrease compared with the same period last year.