NewsJordan reports agricultural self-sufficiency at 62%
The agriculture minister also reported 7.4% sector growth in 2025 and investment in data systems.
Event / data period: 2026-05-14
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IllustrationJordan’s agriculture minister, Saeb Khraisat, said self-sufficiency in agricultural products had reached 62%. Petra’s 14 May report attributes the rate to the minister; it does not publish a detailed calculation by product group.
The minister also reported 7.4% growth in the agricultural sector in 2025 and work on digital data systems, including artificial intelligence and precision agriculture. The growth rate refers to 2025, while the self-sufficiency statement was made in 2026.
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Agriculture indicators
Figures, periods and scope reported by the cited official source.
- Agricultural self-sufficiency (minister statement)
- 62 percent
- 2026-05-14 · Observed
- Agriculture sector growth
- 7.4 percent
- 2025 · Observed
Methodology
The indicator preserves the source statement’s count, period and observed or projected basis.
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