The Startup Ecosystem of Jordan

Jordan boasts 1 city in the top 1000 and is one of Middle East’s best countries for setting up a startup.

COUNTRY RANKING

Since 2022, Jordan lost 2 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 66th worldwide.

Population

11.3
Million

Regional Ranking

4th
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1
In Middle East

Global Ranking

66th
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2
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Jordan

In 2022, Jordan register a rise in Social & Leisure startups. Some of the most notable success stories in this industry are those of , WebTeb.

Global Rank

Jordan is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Jordan’s startup scene is best represented in Social & Leisure, Ecommerce & Retail, and in Software and and Data.

Top Cities for Startups in Jordan - Ranked by StartupBlink
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250th
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0.70
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Startups

Notable Startups in Jordan
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WebTeb
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HyperPay
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Tamatem

Startups

Successful Social & Leisure startups in Jordan
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Kharabeesh
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abjjad
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Viavii

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

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Social & Leisure
#57 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 17 startups for Social & Leisure.

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Ecommerce & Retail
#60 worldwide

In Middle East, Jordan's Ecommerce & Retail is in top 60. Jordan has a concentration of about 12 of the region's total Ecommerce & Retail startups that are represented on our map.

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Software and Data
#69 worldwide

Jordan's Software and Data is ranked 69th in the world. Our database contains 8 for this industry.

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