Amman, April 10 (Petra) -- Jordan's industrial production rose by 3.43% in the first two months of 2025, driven by increased activity in mining, manufacturing, and electricity generation, according to the Department of Statistics.

The Industrial Production Index climbed to 87.78 points, up from 84.87 points recorded in the same period last year. Growth was supported by a 6.58% jump in extractive industries, a 5.41% rise in electricity production, and a 3.11% increase in manufacturing.

February alone saw industrial output grow by 4.11% year-on-year. The extractive sector expanded by 7.26%, electricity output rose 6.36%, and manufacturing improved by 3.78%.

However, on a month-to-month basis, the index dipped slightly by 0.50% from January, reflecting a 4.93% drop in extractive industries and a 4.23% decline in electricity generation. Manufacturing remained nearly flat, posting a marginal 0.02% uptick.

//Petra// RZ

10/04/2025 12:09:05