The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan witnessed a significant surge in its medical tourism sector during the first quarter of 2025, welcoming over 51,448 visitors specifically for medical and therapeutic services, according to Wael Al-Rawasan, Deputy Director General of the Jordan Tourism Board, in a statement to Al-Mamlaka TV.
Al-Rawasan said this figure reflects a strong indicator of the sector’s recovery and expansion, noting that the growth recorded since the start of the year continues the upward trend in medical tourism visitors over recent years.
He explained that “Q1 2025 recorded promising performance, reflecting growing confidence in Jordan’s medical expertise and the wide range of available treatments, from precision surgeries to rehabilitation, physical therapy, chronic disease management, fertility treatments, and cosmetic procedures.”
He noted that the vast majority of medical tourists come from Arab countries, with Iraqis leading the list, followed by Saudis, Yemenis, Kuwaitis, and Qataris, reflecting the deep trust that regional populations have in Jordan’s medical institutions.
Al-Rawasan presented figures showing steady growth in the sector over recent years, with Jordan hosting around 152,000 medical tourists in 2021, rising to 193,000 in 2022, 202,000 in 2023, and reaching 224,000 in 2024, reflecting consistent annual growth.
He affirmed that “Jordan is among the leading medical destinations in the region, distinguished by its qualified medical staff, advanced healthcare institutions, and competitive treatment costs compared to other countries,” noting that many patients prefer Jordan due to the speed of securing appointments, quality of service, and ease of procedures.
Al-Rawasan pointed out that geopolitical conditions in some parts of the world, particularly Europe and North America, slightly affected the number of visitors from those regions in 2024, but emphasized that this minor decline—ranging from 3 to 4%—was offset by a significant increase in visitors from Arab countries and neighboring states.
He stated that Jordan continues to strengthen its position in the global medical tourism landscape through organizing medical conferences, signing cooperation agreements with Arab and international health insurance companies, improving tourism and service infrastructure, and facilitating entry procedures.
Al-Rawasan concluded by noting that the Jordan Tourism Board continues its efforts to promote Jordan’s medical tourism in regional and global markets through targeted advertising campaigns and participation in relevant international exhibitions and conferences, predicting that 2025 will be a standout year in terms of visitor numbers and sector revenues.
