AMMAN — Jordan has advanced to 73rd place out of 195 countries in the 2025 Global Knowledge Index (GKI), marking its third consecutive year of progress and underscoring national efforts to meet the Economic Modernisation Vision (EMV) targets.

 

The new ranking reflects a considerable jump from 88th out of 141 countries in 2024 and 97th out of 133 in 2023, signalling what experts marked as “steady improvements across education, innovation and knowledge-related indicators.”

 

According to the 2025 GKI report, the rise aligns with the government’s executive programme for the EMV 2023–2025, which includes an action plan designed to boost Jordan’s standing in major international indices.

 

The programme, endorsed by the Economic Modernisation Committee, assigns responsibilities to all national institutions connected to the GKI to ensure coordinated implementation.

 

Officials attributed the gains to expanded investment in digital infrastructure, upgrades to data systems and targeted efforts to enhance technical education and workforce readiness.

 

Economist Waseem Hussein said the latest ranking reflects “a maturing economic environment that is increasingly shaped by knowledge and innovation”.

 

Investors, he noted, closely monitor the index as it signals institutional capacity and long-term policy direction.

 

“Moving upwards by more than twenty places within a relatively short period shows that reforms are taking hold. It sends a positive message about Jordan’s ability to compete in sectors driven by skilled talent and technological advancement.”

 

Experts in the knowledge economy stressed that maintaining momentum will require sustained cooperation among government bodies, universities and the private sector.

 

Bayan Khaled, a specialist in knowledge-led development, said Jordan’s consistent improvement shows determination but cautioned that the pace must not slow.

 

“The real challenge lies in maintaining this path,” she told The Jordan Times. “Jordan already has strong foundations, but it needs to continue strengthening digital competencies, encouraging research output and supporting innovation networks.”

 

As the government prepares the next phase of the EMV, the latest results are expected to shape upcoming priorities, particularly those related to human capital development, innovation ecosystems and conditions for emerging industries.

 

Analysts say the progress to date positions Jordan to further strengthen its global knowledge standing in the years ahead.