Jordanian Traffic Costs 1.5bn Dinars Annually
The report highlights that traffic congestion in Amman is one of the most prominent challenges facing the capital city. The city incurs annual losses estimated at 1.5 billion Jordanian dinars due to delays and fuel wastage, which accounts for 4.75% of the GDP in 2022. The problem is linked to an increase in the number of vehicles, which reached 2.12 million in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.8% for private vehicles. Congestion is primarily concentrated within a limited geographic area of approximately 65 km², especially on 12 main roads, where peak-hour traffic adds around 40 minutes to a 12 km trip. This is attributed to undisciplined driving behaviors and the scheduling conflicts of government institutions' working hours, necessitating the development of smart traffic signal management and policies, along with support for digital transformation and remote work, to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow.
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