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Nestled between Israel, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Syria, Jordan has established itself as a stabilizing force and a champion of cooperation and trade in a turbulent region. In the face of a shortage of natural resources in areas like agriculture, energy and water, the kingdom has taken considerable steps to attract foreign investment, with tourism, real estate, and manufacturing being the primary beneficiaries of these efforts. Challenges include low labor force participation, climate-related events and the massive influx of refugees and immigrants from neighboring countries and beyond, which has put further strain on the country’s already limited resources.

The chart at left compares Jordan’s debt-to-GDP ratio to the regional average. It illustrates how the country has been successful at keeping its debt burden in line with its national productive capacity.