Jordan's inflation rises nearly 2% in first five months of 2025
Official data released Wednesday by Jordan's Department of Statistics revealed a rise in the country's inflation rate, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reaching 112.46 points during the first five months of 2025, compared to 110.29 points during the same period last year; an increase of 1.97%.
Key Goods Driving the Inflation Surge
According to the department's monthly report, the cumulative rise in the CPI through the end of May 2025 was largely driven by price increases across several major consumer categories:
Personal belongings: up 19.44%
Tobacco and cigarettes: up 12.62%
Fruits and nuts: up 7.77%
Tea, coffee, and cocoa: up 6.73%
Spices, condiments, and other food items: up 5.41%
Inflation Also Up Year-on-Year for May
On a monthly basis, the CPI for May 2025 stood at 112.77 points, compared to 110.58 points in May 2024, marking a year-on-year increase of 1.98%.
Offsetting Factors Ease Overall Pressure
Despite the overall uptick, some categories helped mitigate the rise in inflation. Among the groups that saw lower or stable prices were:
Household tools
Furniture, carpets, and furnishings
Fish and seafood
Household appliances
Jordan Allows Industrial Imports from Syria
In related economic news, Jordan has announced a decision to permit the import of industrial goods from Syria, part of an effort to diversify supply sources and boost bilateral trade.
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