1. Executive summary 5
2. Introduction 6
3. Economic Overview 12
3.1 Economic Performance 12
3.1.1 Main Economic Indicators
3.1.2 Credit Facilities
3.1.3 Credit Facilities & the Global Financial Crisis
3.1.3.1 Balances with Foreign Banks
3.1.3.2 Liquidity Ratios for the Banking Sector
3.1.3.3 Monetary Policy of the CBJ
3.1.3.4 Implications on the Jordanian Real Estate Sector
4. Polulation Growth 23
4.1 The Natural Demand Force 24
4.2 Population Distribution by Governorate 26
5. The Real Estate Industry 28
5.1 Methodology for Analysis 28
5.2 Construction Activity in Jordan (2008) 29
5.2.1 Residential Building Area & Number of Licensed Residential Units
5.2.1.1 Amman
5.2.1.2 Aqaba
5.2.1.3 Other Governorates
5.2.2 Residential Building Licenses
5.3 Trading Activity in Jordan (2008) 39
5.3.1 Land & Apartment Selling Activity in Jordan (2008)
5.3.1.1 Land Selling Activity in Jordan
5.3.1.1.1 Land Selling Activity in Amman
5.3.1.2 Apartment Selling Activity in Jordan
5.3.1.2.1 Apartment Selling Activity in Amman
5.4 Non-Jordanian Real Estate Activities 50
5.5 Real Estate Activities (1st Quarter 2009) 52
6. Main Factors Influencing the Real Estate Sector 56
6.1 Iraqis in Jordan 56
6.1.1 Dwellings and Ownership
6.1.2 Background Characteristics
6.1.3 Time of Taking up Residency in Jordan