▶ SME Ecosystem Impact
VERIFIED
Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
JEDCO · Jordan Economic Forum
| Total business establishments | 98%of all businesses are micro, small, and medium enterprises | 98% |
| SME employment share | 60%+of Jordan's national workforce | 60%+ |
| SME GDP contribution | 40%of the national economic output | 40% |
Sources: Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO) / Jordan Economic Forum — Micro and small enterprises form the backbone of the economy, representing 98% of businesses, generating up to 40% of the national GDP, and accounting for over 60% of total employment.
▶ Tech Startup & Incubation Support
VERIFIED
Oasis500 Impact Metrics
Oasis500 Performance Data
| Entrepreneurs trained | 2,800+founders trained through rigorous bootcamps | 2,800+ |
| Startups invested | 193early-stage tech and creative ventures backed | 193 |
| Total capital raised | $135M+collectively raised by portfolio startups | $135M+ |
Sources: Oasis500 — As the premier startup accelerator in the MENA region, Oasis500 has trained thousands of entrepreneurs, officially investing in 193 startups that have gone on to raise over $135 million in subsequent capital.
▶ Youth Mentorship & Education
VERIFIED
INJAZ Jordan Reach & Results
INJAZ · EAA Observatory
| Historical youth reach | 2M+youths impacted since inception | 2M+ |
| Annual program reach | 850kstudents reached yearly across the Kingdom | 850k |
| Alumni unemployment rate | 19%compared to the national average of 32% | 19% |
Sources: INJAZ Jordan / EAA Observatory — Leveraging a massive volunteer network, INJAZ reaches over 850,000 youth annually. Program graduates report a 19% unemployment rate, which is significantly lower than the broader national average of 32%.
▶ Women's Economic Empowerment
VERIFIED
Female-Led Business Leadership
MoDEE · World Bank
| Female tech founders | 27%of tech startups are founded or co-founded by women | 27% |
Sources: Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE) / Ecosystem Reports — Driven by targeted mentorship and inclusion programs, women currently found or co-found approximately 27% of tech startups in Jordan, significantly surpassing global averages.
▶ Key Insights — Jordan
SME Ecosystem Backbone
98%
SMEs represent an overwhelming 98% of all businesses operating within the Kingdom.
JEDCO
Economic Engine
40%
Mentored SMEs drive the economy forward, contributing up to 40% of the national GDP.
Jordan Economic Forum
Oasis500 Acceleration
193
Oasis500 has actively backed and accelerated 193 early-stage technology and creative ventures.
Oasis500
Startup Capital Raised
$135M
Oasis500 portfolio companies have successfully raised over $135 million in combined venture funding.
Oasis500
Youth Employability
19%
Youth who complete INJAZ mentoring face a lower unemployment rate of 19% versus the 32% national average.
INJAZ / EAA
Female Tech Leadership
27%
Women are founding or co-founding 27% of all tech startups, a key metric for equitable digital growth.
MoDEE
Data Certification:
Every indicator presented above is sourced from publicly available, auditable reports published by the Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO), Oasis500, INJAZ Jordan, and the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship (MoDEE). No unverified programme-level estimates are included. All numbers are independently verifiable.
