AMMAN — Economic concerns remain the top priority for Jordanians, despite a notable increase in public trust in the government and satisfaction with its performance and public services, according to a recent survey by the Arab Barometer.

 

The survey, conducted in October 2025 among a representative sample of 1,266 citizens, found that 59 per cent of respondents identified the economic situation as the Kingdom’s main challenge, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

 

Overall satisfaction with government performance stood at 61 per cent, while public trust in the government rose to 49 per cent, marking a 10-percentage-point increase from late 2023.

 

Trust in the prime minister also increased by 11 percentage points to 49 per cent.

 

The Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army and security agencies continued to enjoy the highest levels of public confidence, at 96 per cent and 91 per cent, respectively.

 

Trust in Parliament stood at 27 per cent, while public satisfaction with basic services remained relatively high, with 90 per cent of respondents expressing satisfaction with security and order, followed by electricity supply at 79 per cent, healthcare at 67 per cent and education at 66 per cent.

 

On environmental priorities, 93 per cent of respondents said alternative energy sources should be prioritised, while 71 per cent supported phasing out fossil fuels.

 

Water scarcity was identified as the most pressing environmental issue by 30 per cent of participants.

 

Asked about government spending priorities, 35 per cent of respondents placed economic development first, followed by education at 14 per cent and healthcare at 13 per cent.

 

The survey also found strong support for Jordan’s regional role, with 91 per cent of respondents ranking the Kingdom as the country most committed to defending the Palestinian cause and the most credible mediator for reaching a political solution.