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5.5.5.1 Relationship with Regional and National Economy
To examine the effect of the Aqaba SEZ on the Jordanian economy a number of indicators have
been examined to illustrate the economic performance of the zone in:
 Increasing GDP performance;
 Increasing export values; and
 Attracting further FDI inflows.
This analysis is presented below i an
Figure 33 - Jordan GDP per Capita (constant $)
Source: World Bank (2017) World Bank Open Data. Available from
Figure 34 - Jordan Export Values ($Bn)
Source: World Bank (2017) World Bank Open Data. Available from
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