Jordan is emerging as the Middle East and North Africa’s leading medical tourism destination, recording strong growth in international visitors seeking advanced healthcare and natural therapies. More than 224,000 medical tourists visited the Kingdom in 2024, with momentum continuing in the first half of 2025.

According to the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB), the sector welcomed over 51,000 medical tourists in Q1 2025, climbing to 92,776 by May, a 16.5% increase year-on-year. This growth builds on a steady rise from 191,532 medical visitors in 2022 to 202,592 in 2023. The country now generates more than USD 1 billion in annual revenue from medical tourism, representing about 4% of GDP.

“Our medical tourism sector has a legacy that dates back to the 1970s, when Jordan emerged as one of the top destinations for medical care in the region,” said Dr. Abdelrazzak Arabiyat, Managing Director of the JTB. “The sector is continuing to demonstrate exceptional growth as a preferred therapeutic destination both regionally and globally.”

Jordan’s healthcare system includes more than 120 hospitals and medical centers, many internationally accredited, supported by a workforce of 30,000 medical professionals. Leading private hospitals include Jordan Hospital, Specialty Hospital, Abdali Hospital and the King Hussein Cancer Center, while the Royal Medical Services (Medical City) anchors the public sector.

The Kingdom is also home to pioneering medical achievements, such as the region’s first open-heart surgery in 1970 and first kidney transplant in 1972. The KHCC alone carried out 250 bone marrow transplants in 2022, with success rates above 85%.

In addition to advanced medical care, Jordan leverages natural therapeutic sites such as the Dead Sea and Ma’in Hot Springs, known for mineral-rich waters that aid in treating skin, joint and circulatory conditions.

Cost-effectiveness remains a major draw. Treatment prices in Jordan are 25% to 40% lower than in the US and Europe, and even 5% to 10% below regional competitors like India, Singapore and Thailand. Patients also benefit from short waiting times, English-speaking staff, and tailored services including translation and hospitality support.

“The growth in medical tourism is primarily driven by the world-class healthcare services that our hospitals offer, the popularity of the natural therapeutic sites and the renowned hospitality of our country,” Dr. Arabiyat added.

Medical tourists in Jordan tend to spend three to five times more than regular tourists due to extended stays, providing a boost not only to healthcare but also to hospitality, transport and ancillary services.

With inbound patients mainly from Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Libya and other Gulf nations, Jordan is consolidating its reputation as a trusted healthcare hub for the wider region.