Foreign investors buy pricier property in Jordan as transaction values hit record high

Foreign real estate investors are now buying more expensive property in Jordan. The value of property transactions made by non-Jordanians rose 19% y-o-y in the first eight months of 2026 to record JOD 147.1 mn, even as the number of transactions remained almost flat at 1.5k, according to Department of Land and Survey data.

Iraqis led the pack, closing 373 transactions at a combined value of JOD 63.1 mn, accounting for about a quarter of all foreign real estate transactions in Jordan and 43% of their total value. Saudis came next with 195 transactions, followed by Syrians, Palestinians, and US citizens.

Apartment purchases rose 7% y-o-y to 953, while land deals fell 12% to 562, suggesting buyers traded volume for pricier units. Iraqis led both by count (373 properties) and value (JOD 63.1 mn, 43% of the total), ahead of Saudis, Syrians, Palestinians, and Americans. August alone saw 257 transactions, up 31% y-o-y.