Ammon News - The number of work permits granted to Syrian refugees in Jordan from the beginning of 2025 until the end of May amounted to 32,160 permits, including 5,818 permits during May, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Data reported by Al-Mamlaka reported that January 2025 recorded the highest number of permits granted, at 12,112, while the number declined in February to 3,190, then to 2,499 in March, then rose to 8,541 in April, and then to 5,818 in May.

534,694 Syrian refugees are registered in Jordan, including 249,532 of working age 18–59 years, representing approximately 47% of the total refugee population, according to UNHCR data.

90% of permits granted during the period were for men, compared to only 10% for women. Additionally, 29,007 work permits were issued by the employment office in Zaatari camp, and 4,516 permits were issued by the employment center in Azraq camp, figures showed.

Syrian refugees' employment in Jordan is subject to the Jordanian Labor Law, which applies to non-Jordanians. They can work in professions open to foreigners and are also permitted to register and operate their own businesses, including home-based businesses.