Jordan generated almost $1 billion from medical tourism in 2025, marking a 4 percent increase year-on-year, with 230,000 foreign patients receiving treatment.
Fawzi Hammouri, president of the Private Hospitals Association, told the Jordan Times that a quarter of these patients were treated in hospitals, while the remaining three-quarters sought care in clinics and specialised medical centres across the country.
In-Demand Services and Patient Origins
The medical services most sought after by international patients include:
- Obesity and cosmetic surgery
- Orthopaedic and neurosurgical procedures
- Cardiology services
- Obstetrics and gynaecology treatments, including IVF procedures
Patients from Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Palestine, Syria, Yemen, and Libya account for the largest proportion of medical tourists visiting Jordan.
Sector Investment and Recognition
Investment in Jordan’s private hospital sector has reached $4 billion. This sector directly supports 40,000 healthcare jobs and an additional 60,000 jobs in supporting industries, according to Hammouri. In 2023, UN Tourism recognised Jordan as an accredited destination for medical and wellness tourism.
Why this matters
Jordan’s consistent growth in medical tourism revenue and patient volumes underscores its established position as a regional healthcare hub. This performance highlights the ongoing demand for specialised medical services from neighbouring countries, particularly those with developing healthcare infrastructure. The significant private sector investment and job creation reinforce the economic contribution of medical tourism to the Jordanian economy.
Source: Jordan Times(https://www.agbi.com/tourism/2026/06/middle-east-drives-jordans-medical-tourism-earnings-to-1bn/)
