A total of 22,325 mortgage transactions were registered in Jordan in 2025, marking a 6.1% increase compared to 2024. Real estate activity was concentrated in the governorates of Amman, Irbid, and Zarqa, driven by their population density and strong economic activity.
In Amman, transactions rose by 7% to reach 12,082. Irbid recorded a 7.8% increase with a total of 3,424 transactions, while Zarqa saw a modest rise of 2.5%, totaling 1,899 transactions. Other governorates experienced varied growth rates: Mafraq 8.4%, Balqa 3.2%, Karak 3.5%, Madaba 11.6%, Aqaba 12.3%, and Jerash 3.7%.
In contrast, some areas recorded slight declines. Ajloun saw a decrease of less than 1%, while Ma’an dropped by about 11.5%, and Tafilah declined by 13%. Overall, these figures reflect a broad expansion in real estate credit activity, with minor exceptions in southern Jordan.
