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Jordan ranked 60th among 139 economies in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, moving up five places from 65th in 2025, according to a report cited by Petra from the Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship.

The 2026 edition placed Jordan fifth among Arab economies. The ministry said Jordan rose from 73rd in 2024 and 65th in 2025, and ranked first globally on the scientific and technical articles indicator, Petra reported.