Poll shows decline in confidence in PM’s ability .. 25% of Jordanians have high trust in gov't
-Only 25% of Jordanians have a high level of trust in the government
-Around half of Jordanians believe that things are heading in the wrong direction
-The proportion of Jordanians who believe things are going in right direction has declined
-67% of Jordanians believe their living conditions will not improve over the next year
-10% of Jordanians say their economic situation is better than it was before
-Unemployment, poverty, and youth job opportunities top the list of Jordanians’ key concerns
-Confidence in the government’s ability to assume its responsibilities has declined compared to the 200-day survey
-Confidence in the Prime Minister’s ability to fulfill his responsibilities has declined
-Only 26% of Jordanians strongly agree that the government is doing everything it can to provide services
-Half of Jordanians feel that the government does not listen to their feedback
-51% of Jordanians say their current economic situation is worse than it was a year ago
-86% of Jordanians believe that the economic situation in Jordan will deteriorate
-Only 27% of Jordanians consider government decisions on rationalizing consumption to be very effective
-54% of opinion leaders oppose appointing mayors instead of electing them
-99% of Jordanians trust various security agencies
A public opinion poll on Dr. Jafar Hassan's government, conducted by the Center for Strategic Studies (CSS) at the University of Jordan and released on Wednesday after one and a half years since its formation, showed that more than half of Jordanians (54%) believe that things in Jordan are moving in a positive direction, compared to (57%) in the one-year poll, (74%) in the 200-day poll, (47%) in the 100-day poll, and (55%) in the formation poll in September 2024.
Meanwhile, 37% believe that things in Jordan are moving in the wrong direction, compared to (35%) in the one-year poll, (25%) in the 200-day poll, (51%) in the 100-day poll, and (40%) in the formation poll in September 2024.
The Center conducted the survey between March 24 and April 4, 2026, with a national sample size of 1,810 respondents aged 18 and above, compared to a sample of 1,200 respondents in previous surveys.
The formation survey was conducted between September 19–25, 2024, the 100-day survey between January 5–10, 2025, the 200-day survey between April 17–27, 2025, and the one-year survey on the government’s formation between September 21 and October 4, 2025.
The survey results also showed that among the opinion leaders sample, 53% believe that things in Jordan are moving in a positive direction, while 43% believe they are moving in the wrong direction.
The positive outlook on the direction of affairs in Jordan is attributed to several reasons, according to Jordanians. Most notably security, safety, and stability, cited by 68%, and a sense that there is a tangible overall improvement in conditions, cited by 8%.
While, the negative outlook on the direction of affairs in the country is attributed to several key reasons, most notably poor economic conditions (28.3%), high unemployment rates and limited job opportunities (12.4%), the rising cost of living and price increases (30.6%), and the situation and conflicts in neighboring countries (12.5%), according to Jordanians.
Unemployment, poverty, and the need to create job opportunities for youth topped the list of local challenges facing Jordan today, with 34% among the national sample and 24% among the opinion leaders sample identifying them as priority issues that the government should address immediately, according to Jordanians.
This was followed by finding solutions to high prices and the rising cost of living, cited by 26% of the national sample and 11% of opinion leaders, and then improving the overall economic situation, cited by 8% of the national sample and 23% of opinion leaders.
Ability to bear the responsibilities of the phase – national sample
The results showed that 62% of the national sample believe that the government has been able to bear the responsibilities of the current phase after one and a half years since its formation. This compares to 61% in the one-year survey, 65% in the 200-day survey, 51% in the 100-day survey -based on the average of responses as a percentage-, and 54% in the formation survey.
Meanwhile, 64% reported that the Prime Minister was able to bear the responsibilities of the phase during the one and a half years of his government, compared to 67% in the one-year survey, 71% in the 200-day survey, 55% in the 100-day survey, and 57% in the formation survey.
Moreover, 56% stated that the ministerial team, excluding the Prime Minister, was able to bear the responsibilities of the phase after one and a half years since the government’s formation. This compares to 58% in the one-year survey, 60% in the 200-day survey, 47% in the 100-day survey, and 50% in the formation survey.
Ability to bear the responsibilities of the phase – opinion leaders sample
The results showed that 69% of the opinion leaders sample believe that the government has been able to bear the responsibilities of the current phase after one and a half years since its formation -based on the average of responses as a percentage-. This compares to 58% in the one-year survey, 64% in the 200-day survey, 70% in the 100-day survey, and 52% in the formation survey.
Meanwhile, 75% of the opinion leaders sample said that the Prime Minister was able to bear the responsibilities of the phase after one and a half years since the government’s formation, compared to 67% in the one-year survey, 75% in the 200-day survey, 76% in the 100-day survey, and 55% in the formation survey.
Additionally, 60% of the opinion leaders sample said that the ministerial team, excluding the Prime Minister, was able to bear the responsibilities of the phase after one and a half years since the government’s formation, compared to 51% in the one-year survey, 54% in the 200-day survey, 55% in the 100-day survey, and 45% in the formation survey.
Government: Follow-up and optimism
More than half of Jordanians (58%) follow what the current government has done or is doing since its formation, while the vast majority of the opinion leaders sample (90%) follow the government’s actions.
More than half of Jordanians (66%) trust the current government (25% to a large extent and 41% to a medium-to-large extent), while 67% of the opinion leaders sample also trust the government (23% to a large extent and 44% to a medium extent).
Government and service delivery
A total of 26% strongly agree and 44% somewhat agree among the national sample that the government is doing everything it can to provide citizens with all services, with a weighted average of 61%.
In the opinion leaders sample, 23% strongly agree and 48% somewhat agree with the same statement, with a weighted average of 60%.
Half of the national sample (51%) and 52% of the opinion leaders sample (as a percentage average) feel that the government listens to citizens’ feedback.
Prime Minister's field visits
83% of the national sample support the field visits conducted by the Prime Minister since the formation of the government until now, while 9% do not support them, and 8% are unsure.
The results show that the strong support for these field visits mainly stems from citizens’ desire for the Prime Minister to be informed about the country’s situation on the ground, which represents the largest share at 41.6%. A significant portion of the national sample (23.5%) also believes these visits are necessary to maintain direct communication with the public and understand their conditions and concerns.
There is also a consensus that field visits enable the government to closely identify problems (12.9%) and help it see reality directly in order to address issues more effectively (10.3%). In addition, 5.8% believe these visits help in assessing people’s conditions and understanding the reality accurately, while 5.1% say they enhance officials’ sense of accountability and encourage greater dedication to their work.
Trust in State Institutions
Citizen trust in security institutions remained at a high level compared to previous surveys, reaching 99% in various security agencies. Overall, the results showed an increase or stability in trust in some governmental, legislative, and political institutions.
Trust levels were as follows: the judiciary (86%), Jordanian university professors (76%), the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission (64%), while trust in political parties stood at 29%, and in the House of Representatives at 39%.
Economic Situation
33% of citizens believe their family’s economic situation will improve over the next 12 months, compared to 31% who expect it to worsen, and 31% who believe it will remain the same.
10% of Jordanians say their economic situation today is better than it was 12 months ago, compared to 12% in the September 2025 survey. Meanwhile, 38% say their situation has not changed compared to 12 months ago, down from 42% in the September 2025 survey. In contrast, 51% say their economic situation is worse than it was 12 months ago, compared to 45% in the September 2025 survey.
Recent government decisions
*School transport initiative for students in southern regions
More than half of Jordanians (59%) have heard of the school transport initiative for students, launched by the government on 17/3/2026 and scheduled to be implemented in August 2026, while 34% have not heard of it.
Two-thirds of Jordanians (66%) believe that the government school transport project will contribute greatly to reducing school dropout rates, while 20% believe it will contribute to some extent, and 12% do not believe it will make a significant difference.
A large majority of Jordanians (81%) believe that providing modern, monitored buses will encourage parents to send their children -especially girls- to distant schools, while only 5% do not believe this, and 14% prefer to wait and see the results before judging the project’s success.
65% of the national sample believe that the school transport project should remain free of charge, with the government bearing all costs. Meanwhile, 29% support a symbolic contribution from parents to ensure quality and sustainability, and only 5% believe the private sector should participate in funding the project.
Regarding school preferences, 69% of the national sample prefer consolidated schools with better educational resources even if they are far away, while 30% prefer small, nearby schools even if they have more limited resources.
The new proposed Local Administration Law
54% of the national sample and 43% of the opinion leaders sample support the proposal to appoint mayors instead of electing them, while 41% of the national sample and 54% of the opinion leaders sample do not support this proposal.
55% of the national sample and nearly half of the opinion leaders sample (43%) support maintaining governorate councils (decentralization), while 34% of the national sample and 53% of the opinion leaders sample do not support this proposal.
Regarding participation in upcoming elections for municipal and governorate councils next year, 39.8% of the national sample stated they will definitely vote, while 35.7% said they will not participate in these elections.
Israeli–US–Iranian War
69% of respondents reported being highly satisfied with Jordan's position regarding the Israeli-American-Iranian war. Those who were 'moderately satisfied' accounted for 14%, while 2% reported being 'slightly satisfied.'
The results show strong overall satisfaction among the national sample with the state’s position on the war. The main reason for this satisfaction, cited by 49.4%, is the sense of security and stability, as well as the state’s efforts to protect citizens and national resources. Additionally, 33.9% believe that the country’s neutral stance and diplomatic efforts to help resolve the conflict are key reasons for satisfaction, while 9.4% express strong trust in the wisdom of His Majesty the King and the armed forces.
The results also show that the largest perceived impact of the Israeli–American–Iranian war on Jordan is economic, according to 69.8% of respondents. This includes rising cost of living, higher energy prices, and a decline in tourism. The second most cited impact is psychological (fear and anxiety over potential spillover or escalation of the war) at 14.0%, while 15.3% said they do not know, and 1.8% believe there is no impact.
46% of the national sample do not believe that the ongoing war will ultimately lead to a change of regime in Iran, while 20% believe that it will lead to regime change. Meanwhile, one-third (34%) said they do not know whether the war will result in regime change in Iran or not.
45% of the national sample feel a high level of concern about Jordan’s security and stability following the recent Israeli–American–Iranian escalation in the region. Additionally, 17.6% reported a moderate level of concern, 9.2% a low level of concern, while nearly a quarter of the sample (24.7%) said they are not concerned at all.
The vast majority of the national sample (86.1%) believe that Jordan’s economic situation will deteriorate in the coming months due to the war. In contrast, 6.7% believe the economic situation will not be affected, 3.2% expect it to improve, and 4% are unsure or do not know how the war will impact Jordan’s economy in the coming months.
39.8% of the national sample expressed strong satisfaction with the government’s measures to ease the burden on citizens due to the regional crisis resulting from the Iranian–Israeli–American war. Meanwhile, 23.5% reported moderate satisfaction, 5.1% low satisfaction, 16.4% said they are not satisfied at all, and 15.3% were unsure or did not know their level of satisfaction with the government’s actions.
18.3% of the national sample believe the conflict will increase Iran’s influence in the region, while 28.8% believe it will reduce Iran’s influence. Additionally, 19.5% think the conflict will not change the balance of power, and around one-third (33.5%) are unsure or do not know its impact on Iran’s regional influence.
Among opinion leaders, 23.9% believe the conflict will increase Iran’s influence, 42.9% believe it will reduce it, 25.1% think it will not change the balance of power, and 8.2% are unsure or do not know the impact of the conflict on Iran’s regional influence.
20.9% of the national sample believe that the conflict will increase Israel’s influence in the region, while 29.6% believe it will reduce Israel’s influence. Additionally, 17.8% think the conflict will not change the balance of power, and nearly one-third (31.7%) are unsure or do not know its impact on Israel’s regional influence.
Among opinion leaders, 47.0% believe the conflict will increase Israel’s influence, 27.7% believe it will reduce it, 17.6% think it will not change the balance of power, and 7.7% are unsure or do not know the impact.
Regarding perceptions of national security threats, 39.9% of the national sample believe Iran is a threat to Jordan’s national security, while 46.6% believe it is not, and 13.4% are unsure.
In contrast, 55.6% of the national sample believe Israel is a threat to Jordan’s national security, while 31.5% believe it is not, and 12.9% are unsure.
Jordanian foreign policy – opinion leaders sample
The results show that the majority of opinion leaders consider Jordan’s role in strengthening regional diplomacy to be extremely important. Specifically, 72.5% of opinion leaders said this role is very important, while 15.4% considered it important. In contrast, smaller proportions viewed it as moderate (7.5%), not important (3.4%), or not important at all (1.2%).
Based on the opinion leaders’ survey results, several key areas emerge as priorities for Jordan’s foreign policy. At the top is economic cooperation, which 23% of respondents believe should be a priority for Jordan. This is followed by regional security, which 21.6% of respondents see as a key pillar of foreign policy.
In addition, 18.8% of opinion leaders believe that strengthening relations with global powers should be a priority, while 18.4% emphasize enhancing Palestinian rights as a key focus. Furthermore, 18.2% believe that supporting Arab political issues should be a central priority for Jordan’s foreign policy.
Based on the survey results, the opinion leaders sample believes that King Abdullah II’s tour to the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia had a highly positive impact on improving Jordan’s relations with these countries. A total of 86.5% of respondents (68.4% + 18.1%) agreed that the impact was either 'very large' or 'large.' Meanwhile, 9.4% believed the impact was 'moderate,' and a very small proportion (4.1%) said it was small or had no impact.
Opinion leaders also see strengthening regional security as the most important objective of the King’s recent diplomatic visits to Gulf countries, receiving the highest share at 58.3%.
The results further show that opinion leaders evaluate security cooperation between Jordan and Gulf countries in mixed terms. About 76.4% of respondents consider this cooperation to be sufficiently effective (24.6% to a large extent, 34.2% to a moderate extent, and 17.6% to a limited extent) in addressing current challenges. In contrast, 21.9% believe that this cooperation is not sufficient at all to deal with current challenges.
The survey results indicate high confidence in Jordan’s ability to confront regional challenges, as 60.7% of the opinion leaders sample expressed strong confidence in this capability, while 33.7% reported moderate confidence. Accordingly, 94.4% of respondents show a level of confidence either strong or moderate. In contrast, only 4.8% expressed low confidence.
There is also a notable positive assessment of the Jordanian government’s efforts in strengthening internal security and stability. A total of 56.9% of opinion rated these efforts as very good, while 33.5% described them as good. Overall, 90.4% of participants view the government’s performance in this area positively. In contrast, 6.7% criticized these efforts as weak, and 2.9% considered them very weak.
Government decisions on rationalizing consumption
The results show mixed evaluations of the effectiveness of recent government decisions aimed at rationalizing consumption to address current economic challenges. A total of 69.4% of the opinion leaders sample believe these measures are effective to varying degrees (27.7% very effective and 41.7% effective), reflecting relatively positive acceptance of government policies in this area. In contrast, 27.2% consider these measures ineffective (18.3% ineffective and 8.9% not effective at all).
The findings also show varied expectations regarding the impact of these government decisions on energy consumption in Jordan. A total of 73.9% of opinion leaders expect an impact to varying degrees (30.1% strong impact, 34.2% moderate impact, and 9.6% some impact), indicating a belief that these policies will lead to noticeable changes in consumption patterns. In contrast, 26.0% believe the impact will be limited or non-existent (14.0% low impact and 12.0% no impact).
-Only 25% of Jordanians have a high level of trust in the government
-Around half of Jordanians believe that things are heading in the wrong direction
-The proportion of Jordanians who believe things are going in right direction has declined
-67% of Jordanians believe their living conditions will not improve over the next year
-10% of Jordanians say their economic situation is better than it was before
-Unemployment, poverty, and youth job opportunities top the list of Jordanians’ key concerns
-Confidence in the government’s ability to assume its responsibilities has declined compared to the 200-day survey
-Confidence in the Prime Minister’s ability to fulfill his responsibilities has declined
-Only 26% of Jordanians strongly agree that the government is doing everything it can to provide services
-Half of Jordanians feel that the government does not listen to their feedback
-51% of Jordanians say their current economic situation is worse than it was a year ago
-86% of Jordanians believe that the economic situation in Jordan will deteriorate
-Only 27% of Jordanians consider government decisions on rationalizing consumption to be very effective
-54% of opinion leaders oppose appointing mayors instead of electing them
-99% of Jordanians trust various security agencies
A public opinion poll on Dr. Jafar Hassan's government, conducted by the Center for Strategic Studies (CSS) at the University of Jordan and released on Wednesday after one and a half years since its formation, showed that more than half of Jordanians (54%) believe that things in Jordan are moving in a positive direction, compared to (57%) in the one-year poll, (74%) in the 200-day poll, (47%) in the 100-day poll, and (55%) in the formation poll in September 2024.
Meanwhile, 37% believe that things in Jordan are moving in the wrong direction, compared to (35%) in the one-year poll, (25%) in the 200-day poll, (51%) in the 100-day poll, and (40%) in the formation poll in September 2024.
The Center conducted the survey between March 24 and April 4, 2026, with a national sample size of 1,810 respondents aged 18 and above, compared to a sample of 1,200 respondents in previous surveys.
The formation survey was conducted between September 19–25, 2024, the 100-day survey between January 5–10, 2025, the 200-day survey between April 17–27, 2025, and the one-year survey on the government’s formation between September 21 and October 4, 2025.
The survey results also showed that among the opinion leaders sample, 53% believe that things in Jordan are moving in a positive direction, while 43% believe they are moving in the wrong direction.
The positive outlook on the direction of affairs in Jordan is attributed to several reasons, according to Jordanians. Most notably security, safety, and stability, cited by 68%, and a sense that there is a tangible overall improvement in conditions, cited by 8%.
While, the negative outlook on the direction of affairs in the country is attributed to several key reasons, most notably poor economic conditions (28.3%), high unemployment rates and limited job opportunities (12.4%), the rising cost of living and price increases (30.6%), and the situation and conflicts in neighboring countries (12.5%), according to Jordanians.
Unemployment, poverty, and the need to create job opportunities for youth topped the list of local challenges facing Jordan today, with 34% among the national sample and 24% among the opinion leaders sample identifying them as priority issues that the government should address immediately, according to Jordanians.
This was followed by finding solutions to high prices and the rising cost of living, cited by 26% of the national sample and 11% of opinion leaders, and then improving the overall economic situation, cited by 8% of the national sample and 23% of opinion leaders.
Ability to bear the responsibilities of the phase – national sample
The results showed that 62% of the national sample believe that the government has been able to bear the responsibilities of the current phase after one and a half years since its formation. This compares to 61% in the one-year survey, 65% in the 200-day survey, 51% in the 100-day survey -based on the average of responses as a percentage-, and 54% in the formation survey.
Meanwhile, 64% reported that the Prime Minister was able to bear the responsibilities of the phase during the one and a half years of his government, compared to 67% in the one-year survey, 71% in the 200-day survey, 55% in the 100-day survey, and 57% in the formation survey.
Moreover, 56% stated that the ministerial team, excluding the Prime Minister, was able to bear the responsibilities of the phase after one and a half years since the government’s formation. This compares to 58% in the one-year survey, 60% in the 200-day survey, 47% in the 100-day survey, and 50% in the formation survey.
Ability to bear the responsibilities of the phase – opinion leaders sample
The results showed that 69% of the opinion leaders sample believe that the government has been able to bear the responsibilities of the current phase after one and a half years since its formation -based on the average of responses as a percentage-. This compares to 58% in the one-year survey, 64% in the 200-day survey, 70% in the 100-day survey, and 52% in the formation survey.
Meanwhile, 75% of the opinion leaders sample said that the Prime Minister was able to bear the responsibilities of the phase after one and a half years since the government’s formation, compared to 67% in the one-year survey, 75% in the 200-day survey, 76% in the 100-day survey, and 55% in the formation survey.
Additionally, 60% of the opinion leaders sample said that the ministerial team, excluding the Prime Minister, was able to bear the responsibilities of the phase after one and a half years since the government’s formation, compared to 51% in the one-year survey, 54% in the 200-day survey, 55% in the 100-day survey, and 45% in the formation survey.
Government: Follow-up and optimism
More than half of Jordanians (58%) follow what the current government has done or is doing since its formation, while the vast majority of the opinion leaders sample (90%) follow the government’s actions.
More than half of Jordanians (66%) trust the current government (25% to a large extent and 41% to a medium-to-large extent), while 67% of the opinion leaders sample also trust the government (23% to a large extent and 44% to a medium extent).
Government and service delivery
A total of 26% strongly agree and 44% somewhat agree among the national sample that the government is doing everything it can to provide citizens with all services, with a weighted average of 61%.
In the opinion leaders sample, 23% strongly agree and 48% somewhat agree with the same statement, with a weighted average of 60%.
Half of the national sample (51%) and 52% of the opinion leaders sample (as a percentage average) feel that the government listens to citizens’ feedback.
Prime Minister's field visits
83% of the national sample support the field visits conducted by the Prime Minister since the formation of the government until now, while 9% do not support them, and 8% are unsure.
The results show that the strong support for these field visits mainly stems from citizens’ desire for the Prime Minister to be informed about the country’s situation on the ground, which represents the largest share at 41.6%. A significant portion of the national sample (23.5%) also believes these visits are necessary to maintain direct communication with the public and understand their conditions and concerns.
There is also a consensus that field visits enable the government to closely identify problems (12.9%) and help it see reality directly in order to address issues more effectively (10.3%). In addition, 5.8% believe these visits help in assessing people’s conditions and understanding the reality accurately, while 5.1% say they enhance officials’ sense of accountability and encourage greater dedication to their work.
Trust in State Institutions
Citizen trust in security institutions remained at a high level compared to previous surveys, reaching 99% in various security agencies. Overall, the results showed an increase or stability in trust in some governmental, legislative, and political institutions.
Trust levels were as follows: the judiciary (86%), Jordanian university professors (76%), the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission (64%), while trust in political parties stood at 29%, and in the House of Representatives at 39%.
Economic Situation
33% of citizens believe their family’s economic situation will improve over the next 12 months, compared to 31% who expect it to worsen, and 31% who believe it will remain the same.
10% of Jordanians say their economic situation today is better than it was 12 months ago, compared to 12% in the September 2025 survey. Meanwhile, 38% say their situation has not changed compared to 12 months ago, down from 42% in the September 2025 survey. In contrast, 51% say their economic situation is worse than it was 12 months ago, compared to 45% in the September 2025 survey.
Recent government decisions
*School transport initiative for students in southern regions
More than half of Jordanians (59%) have heard of the school transport initiative for students, launched by the government on 17/3/2026 and scheduled to be implemented in August 2026, while 34% have not heard of it.
Two-thirds of Jordanians (66%) believe that the government school transport project will contribute greatly to reducing school dropout rates, while 20% believe it will contribute to some extent, and 12% do not believe it will make a significant difference.
A large majority of Jordanians (81%) believe that providing modern, monitored buses will encourage parents to send their children -especially girls- to distant schools, while only 5% do not believe this, and 14% prefer to wait and see the results before judging the project’s success.
65% of the national sample believe that the school transport project should remain free of charge, with the government bearing all costs. Meanwhile, 29% support a symbolic contribution from parents to ensure quality and sustainability, and only 5% believe the private sector should participate in funding the project.
Regarding school preferences, 69% of the national sample prefer consolidated schools with better educational resources even if they are far away, while 30% prefer small, nearby schools even if they have more limited resources.
The new proposed Local Administration Law
54% of the national sample and 43% of the opinion leaders sample support the proposal to appoint mayors instead of electing them, while 41% of the national sample and 54% of the opinion leaders sample do not support this proposal.
55% of the national sample and nearly half of the opinion leaders sample (43%) support maintaining governorate councils (decentralization), while 34% of the national sample and 53% of the opinion leaders sample do not support this proposal.
Regarding participation in upcoming elections for municipal and governorate councils next year, 39.8% of the national sample stated they will definitely vote, while 35.7% said they will not participate in these elections.
Israeli–US–Iranian War
69% of respondents reported being highly satisfied with Jordan's position regarding the Israeli-American-Iranian war. Those who were 'moderately satisfied' accounted for 14%, while 2% reported being 'slightly satisfied.'
The results show strong overall satisfaction among the national sample with the state’s position on the war. The main reason for this satisfaction, cited by 49.4%, is the sense of security and stability, as well as the state’s efforts to protect citizens and national resources. Additionally, 33.9% believe that the country’s neutral stance and diplomatic efforts to help resolve the conflict are key reasons for satisfaction, while 9.4% express strong trust in the wisdom of His Majesty the King and the armed forces.
The results also show that the largest perceived impact of the Israeli–American–Iranian war on Jordan is economic, according to 69.8% of respondents. This includes rising cost of living, higher energy prices, and a decline in tourism. The second most cited impact is psychological (fear and anxiety over potential spillover or escalation of the war) at 14.0%, while 15.3% said they do not know, and 1.8% believe there is no impact.
46% of the national sample do not believe that the ongoing war will ultimately lead to a change of regime in Iran, while 20% believe that it will lead to regime change. Meanwhile, one-third (34%) said they do not know whether the war will result in regime change in Iran or not.
45% of the national sample feel a high level of concern about Jordan’s security and stability following the recent Israeli–American–Iranian escalation in the region. Additionally, 17.6% reported a moderate level of concern, 9.2% a low level of concern, while nearly a quarter of the sample (24.7%) said they are not concerned at all.
The vast majority of the national sample (86.1%) believe that Jordan’s economic situation will deteriorate in the coming months due to the war. In contrast, 6.7% believe the economic situation will not be affected, 3.2% expect it to improve, and 4% are unsure or do not know how the war will impact Jordan’s economy in the coming months.
39.8% of the national sample expressed strong satisfaction with the government’s measures to ease the burden on citizens due to the regional crisis resulting from the Iranian–Israeli–American war. Meanwhile, 23.5% reported moderate satisfaction, 5.1% low satisfaction, 16.4% said they are not satisfied at all, and 15.3% were unsure or did not know their level of satisfaction with the government’s actions.
18.3% of the national sample believe the conflict will increase Iran’s influence in the region, while 28.8% believe it will reduce Iran’s influence. Additionally, 19.5% think the conflict will not change the balance of power, and around one-third (33.5%) are unsure or do not know its impact on Iran’s regional influence.
Among opinion leaders, 23.9% believe the conflict will increase Iran’s influence, 42.9% believe it will reduce it, 25.1% think it will not change the balance of power, and 8.2% are unsure or do not know the impact of the conflict on Iran’s regional influence.
20.9% of the national sample believe that the conflict will increase Israel’s influence in the region, while 29.6% believe it will reduce Israel’s influence. Additionally, 17.8% think the conflict will not change the balance of power, and nearly one-third (31.7%) are unsure or do not know its impact on Israel’s regional influence.
Among opinion leaders, 47.0% believe the conflict will increase Israel’s influence, 27.7% believe it will reduce it, 17.6% think it will not change the balance of power, and 7.7% are unsure or do not know the impact.
Regarding perceptions of national security threats, 39.9% of the national sample believe Iran is a threat to Jordan’s national security, while 46.6% believe it is not, and 13.4% are unsure.
In contrast, 55.6% of the national sample believe Israel is a threat to Jordan’s national security, while 31.5% believe it is not, and 12.9% are unsure.
Jordanian foreign policy – opinion leaders sample
The results show that the majority of opinion leaders consider Jordan’s role in strengthening regional diplomacy to be extremely important. Specifically, 72.5% of opinion leaders said this role is very important, while 15.4% considered it important. In contrast, smaller proportions viewed it as moderate (7.5%), not important (3.4%), or not important at all (1.2%).
Based on the opinion leaders’ survey results, several key areas emerge as priorities for Jordan’s foreign policy. At the top is economic cooperation, which 23% of respondents believe should be a priority for Jordan. This is followed by regional security, which 21.6% of respondents see as a key pillar of foreign policy.
In addition, 18.8% of opinion leaders believe that strengthening relations with global powers should be a priority, while 18.4% emphasize enhancing Palestinian rights as a key focus. Furthermore, 18.2% believe that supporting Arab political issues should be a central priority for Jordan’s foreign policy.
Based on the survey results, the opinion leaders sample believes that King Abdullah II’s tour to the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia had a highly positive impact on improving Jordan’s relations with these countries. A total of 86.5% of respondents (68.4% + 18.1%) agreed that the impact was either 'very large' or 'large.' Meanwhile, 9.4% believed the impact was 'moderate,' and a very small proportion (4.1%) said it was small or had no impact.
Opinion leaders also see strengthening regional security as the most important objective of the King’s recent diplomatic visits to Gulf countries, receiving the highest share at 58.3%.
The results further show that opinion leaders evaluate security cooperation between Jordan and Gulf countries in mixed terms. About 76.4% of respondents consider this cooperation to be sufficiently effective (24.6% to a large extent, 34.2% to a moderate extent, and 17.6% to a limited extent) in addressing current challenges. In contrast, 21.9% believe that this cooperation is not sufficient at all to deal with current challenges.
The survey results indicate high confidence in Jordan’s ability to confront regional challenges, as 60.7% of the opinion leaders sample expressed strong confidence in this capability, while 33.7% reported moderate confidence. Accordingly, 94.4% of respondents show a level of confidence either strong or moderate. In contrast, only 4.8% expressed low confidence.
There is also a notable positive assessment of the Jordanian government’s efforts in strengthening internal security and stability. A total of 56.9% of opinion rated these efforts as very good, while 33.5% described them as good. Overall, 90.4% of participants view the government’s performance in this area positively. In contrast, 6.7% criticized these efforts as weak, and 2.9% considered them very weak.
Government decisions on rationalizing consumption
The results show mixed evaluations of the effectiveness of recent government decisions aimed at rationalizing consumption to address current economic challenges. A total of 69.4% of the opinion leaders sample believe these measures are effective to varying degrees (27.7% very effective and 41.7% effective), reflecting relatively positive acceptance of government policies in this area. In contrast, 27.2% consider these measures ineffective (18.3% ineffective and 8.9% not effective at all).
The findings also show varied expectations regarding the impact of these government decisions on energy consumption in Jordan. A total of 73.9% of opinion leaders expect an impact to varying degrees (30.1% strong impact, 34.2% moderate impact, and 9.6% some impact), indicating a belief that these policies will lead to noticeable changes in consumption patterns. In contrast, 26.0% believe the impact will be limited or non-existent (14.0% low impact and 12.0% no impact).
-Only 25% of Jordanians have a high level of trust in the government
-Around half of Jordanians believe that things are heading in the wrong direction
-The proportion of Jordanians who believe things are going in right direction has declined
-67% of Jordanians believe their living conditions will not improve over the next year
-10% of Jordanians say their economic situation is better than it was before
-Unemployment, poverty, and youth job opportunities top the list of Jordanians’ key concerns
-Confidence in the government’s ability to assume its responsibilities has declined compared to the 200-day survey
-Confidence in the Prime Minister’s ability to fulfill his responsibilities has declined
-Only 26% of Jordanians strongly agree that the government is doing everything it can to provide services
-Half of Jordanians feel that the government does not listen to their feedback
-51% of Jordanians say their current economic situation is worse than it was a year ago
-86% of Jordanians believe that the economic situation in Jordan will deteriorate
-Only 27% of Jordanians consider government decisions on rationalizing consumption to be very effective
-54% of opinion leaders oppose appointing mayors instead of electing them
-99% of Jordanians trust various security agencies
A public opinion poll on Dr. Jafar Hassan's government, conducted by the Center for Strategic Studies (CSS) at the University of Jordan and released on Wednesday after one and a half years since its formation, showed that more than half of Jordanians (54%) believe that things in Jordan are moving in a positive direction, compared to (57%) in the one-year poll, (74%) in the 200-day poll, (47%) in the 100-day poll, and (55%) in the formation poll in September 2024.
Meanwhile, 37% believe that things in Jordan are moving in the wrong direction, compared to (35%) in the one-year poll, (25%) in the 200-day poll, (51%) in the 100-day poll, and (40%) in the formation poll in September 2024.
The Center conducted the survey between March 24 and April 4, 2026, with a national sample size of 1,810 respondents aged 18 and above, compared to a sample of 1,200 respondents in previous surveys.
The formation survey was conducted between September 19–25, 2024, the 100-day survey between January 5–10, 2025, the 200-day survey between April 17–27, 2025, and the one-year survey on the government’s formation between September 21 and October 4, 2025.
The survey results also showed that among the opinion leaders sample, 53% believe that things in Jordan are moving in a positive direction, while 43% believe they are moving in the wrong direction.
The positive outlook on the direction of affairs in Jordan is attributed to several reasons, according to Jordanians. Most notably security, safety, and stability, cited by 68%, and a sense that there is a tangible overall improvement in conditions, cited by 8%.
While, the negative outlook on the direction of affairs in the country is attributed to several key reasons, most notably poor economic conditions (28.3%), high unemployment rates and limited job opportunities (12.4%), the rising cost of living and price increases (30.6%), and the situation and conflicts in neighboring countries (12.5%), according to Jordanians.
Unemployment, poverty, and the need to create job opportunities for youth topped the list of local challenges facing Jordan today, with 34% among the national sample and 24% among the opinion leaders sample identifying them as priority issues that the government should address immediately, according to Jordanians.
This was followed by finding solutions to high prices and the rising cost of living, cited by 26% of the national sample and 11% of opinion leaders, and then improving the overall economic situation, cited by 8% of the national sample and 23% of opinion leaders.
Ability to bear the responsibilities of the phase – national sample
The results showed that 62% of the national sample believe that the government has been able to bear the responsibilities of the current phase after one and a half years since its formation. This compares to 61% in the one-year survey, 65% in the 200-day survey, 51% in the 100-day survey -based on the average of responses as a percentage-, and 54% in the formation survey.
Meanwhile, 64% reported that the Prime Minister was able to bear the responsibilities of the phase during the one and a half years of his government, compared to 67% in the one-year survey, 71% in the 200-day survey, 55% in the 100-day survey, and 57% in the formation survey.
Moreover, 56% stated that the ministerial team, excluding the Prime Minister, was able to bear the responsibilities of the phase after one and a half years since the government’s formation. This compares to 58% in the one-year survey, 60% in the 200-day survey, 47% in the 100-day survey, and 50% in the formation survey.
Ability to bear the responsibilities of the phase – opinion leaders sample
The results showed that 69% of the opinion leaders sample believe that the government has been able to bear the responsibilities of the current phase after one and a half years since its formation -based on the average of responses as a percentage-. This compares to 58% in the one-year survey, 64% in the 200-day survey, 70% in the 100-day survey, and 52% in the formation survey.
Meanwhile, 75% of the opinion leaders sample said that the Prime Minister was able to bear the responsibilities of the phase after one and a half years since the government’s formation, compared to 67% in the one-year survey, 75% in the 200-day survey, 76% in the 100-day survey, and 55% in the formation survey.
Additionally, 60% of the opinion leaders sample said that the ministerial team, excluding the Prime Minister, was able to bear the responsibilities of the phase after one and a half years since the government’s formation, compared to 51% in the one-year survey, 54% in the 200-day survey, 55% in the 100-day survey, and 45% in the formation survey.
Government: Follow-up and optimism
More than half of Jordanians (58%) follow what the current government has done or is doing since its formation, while the vast majority of the opinion leaders sample (90%) follow the government’s actions.
More than half of Jordanians (66%) trust the current government (25% to a large extent and 41% to a medium-to-large extent), while 67% of the opinion leaders sample also trust the government (23% to a large extent and 44% to a medium extent).
Government and service delivery
A total of 26% strongly agree and 44% somewhat agree among the national sample that the government is doing everything it can to provide citizens with all services, with a weighted average of 61%.
In the opinion leaders sample, 23% strongly agree and 48% somewhat agree with the same statement, with a weighted average of 60%.
Half of the national sample (51%) and 52% of the opinion leaders sample (as a percentage average) feel that the government listens to citizens’ feedback.
Prime Minister's field visits
83% of the national sample support the field visits conducted by the Prime Minister since the formation of the government until now, while 9% do not support them, and 8% are unsure.
The results show that the strong support for these field visits mainly stems from citizens’ desire for the Prime Minister to be informed about the country’s situation on the ground, which represents the largest share at 41.6%. A significant portion of the national sample (23.5%) also believes these visits are necessary to maintain direct communication with the public and understand their conditions and concerns.
There is also a consensus that field visits enable the government to closely identify problems (12.9%) and help it see reality directly in order to address issues more effectively (10.3%). In addition, 5.8% believe these visits help in assessing people’s conditions and understanding the reality accurately, while 5.1% say they enhance officials’ sense of accountability and encourage greater dedication to their work.
Trust in State Institutions
Citizen trust in security institutions remained at a high level compared to previous surveys, reaching 99% in various security agencies. Overall, the results showed an increase or stability in trust in some governmental, legislative, and political institutions.
Trust levels were as follows: the judiciary (86%), Jordanian university professors (76%), the Integrity and Anti-Corruption Commission (64%), while trust in political parties stood at 29%, and in the House of Representatives at 39%.
Economic Situation
33% of citizens believe their family’s economic situation will improve over the next 12 months, compared to 31% who expect it to worsen, and 31% who believe it will remain the same.
10% of Jordanians say their economic situation today is better than it was 12 months ago, compared to 12% in the September 2025 survey. Meanwhile, 38% say their situation has not changed compared to 12 months ago, down from 42% in the September 2025 survey. In contrast, 51% say their economic situation is worse than it was 12 months ago, compared to 45% in the September 2025 survey.
Recent government decisions
*School transport initiative for students in southern regions
More than half of Jordanians (59%) have heard of the school transport initiative for students, launched by the government on 17/3/2026 and scheduled to be implemented in August 2026, while 34% have not heard of it.
Two-thirds of Jordanians (66%) believe that the government school transport project will contribute greatly to reducing school dropout rates, while 20% believe it will contribute to some extent, and 12% do not believe it will make a significant difference.
A large majority of Jordanians (81%) believe that providing modern, monitored buses will encourage parents to send their children -especially girls- to distant schools, while only 5% do not believe this, and 14% prefer to wait and see the results before judging the project’s success.
65% of the national sample believe that the school transport project should remain free of charge, with the government bearing all costs. Meanwhile, 29% support a symbolic contribution from parents to ensure quality and sustainability, and only 5% believe the private sector should participate in funding the project.
Regarding school preferences, 69% of the national sample prefer consolidated schools with better educational resources even if they are far away, while 30% prefer small, nearby schools even if they have more limited resources.
The new proposed Local Administration Law
54% of the national sample and 43% of the opinion leaders sample support the proposal to appoint mayors instead of electing them, while 41% of the national sample and 54% of the opinion leaders sample do not support this proposal.
55% of the national sample and nearly half of the opinion leaders sample (43%) support maintaining governorate councils (decentralization), while 34% of the national sample and 53% of the opinion leaders sample do not support this proposal.
Regarding participation in upcoming elections for municipal and governorate councils next year, 39.8% of the national sample stated they will definitely vote, while 35.7% said they will not participate in these elections.
Israeli–US–Iranian War
69% of respondents reported being highly satisfied with Jordan's position regarding the Israeli-American-Iranian war. Those who were 'moderately satisfied' accounted for 14%, while 2% reported being 'slightly satisfied.'
The results show strong overall satisfaction among the national sample with the state’s position on the war. The main reason for this satisfaction, cited by 49.4%, is the sense of security and stability, as well as the state’s efforts to protect citizens and national resources. Additionally, 33.9% believe that the country’s neutral stance and diplomatic efforts to help resolve the conflict are key reasons for satisfaction, while 9.4% express strong trust in the wisdom of His Majesty the King and the armed forces.
The results also show that the largest perceived impact of the Israeli–American–Iranian war on Jordan is economic, according to 69.8% of respondents. This includes rising cost of living, higher energy prices, and a decline in tourism. The second most cited impact is psychological (fear and anxiety over potential spillover or escalation of the war) at 14.0%, while 15.3% said they do not know, and 1.8% believe there is no impact.
46% of the national sample do not believe that the ongoing war will ultimately lead to a change of regime in Iran, while 20% believe that it will lead to regime change. Meanwhile, one-third (34%) said they do not know whether the war will result in regime change in Iran or not.
45% of the national sample feel a high level of concern about Jordan’s security and stability following the recent Israeli–American–Iranian escalation in the region. Additionally, 17.6% reported a moderate level of concern, 9.2% a low level of concern, while nearly a quarter of the sample (24.7%) said they are not concerned at all.
The vast majority of the national sample (86.1%) believe that Jordan’s economic situation will deteriorate in the coming months due to the war. In contrast, 6.7% believe the economic situation will not be affected, 3.2% expect it to improve, and 4% are unsure or do not know how the war will impact Jordan’s economy in the coming months.
39.8% of the national sample expressed strong satisfaction with the government’s measures to ease the burden on citizens due to the regional crisis resulting from the Iranian–Israeli–American war. Meanwhile, 23.5% reported moderate satisfaction, 5.1% low satisfaction, 16.4% said they are not satisfied at all, and 15.3% were unsure or did not know their level of satisfaction with the government’s actions.
18.3% of the national sample believe the conflict will increase Iran’s influence in the region, while 28.8% believe it will reduce Iran’s influence. Additionally, 19.5% think the conflict will not change the balance of power, and around one-third (33.5%) are unsure or do not know its impact on Iran’s regional influence.
Among opinion leaders, 23.9% believe the conflict will increase Iran’s influence, 42.9% believe it will reduce it, 25.1% think it will not change the balance of power, and 8.2% are unsure or do not know the impact of the conflict on Iran’s regional influence.
20.9% of the national sample believe that the conflict will increase Israel’s influence in the region, while 29.6% believe it will reduce Israel’s influence. Additionally, 17.8% think the conflict will not change the balance of power, and nearly one-third (31.7%) are unsure or do not know its impact on Israel’s regional influence.
Among opinion leaders, 47.0% believe the conflict will increase Israel’s influence, 27.7% believe it will reduce it, 17.6% think it will not change the balance of power, and 7.7% are unsure or do not know the impact.
Regarding perceptions of national security threats, 39.9% of the national sample believe Iran is a threat to Jordan’s national security, while 46.6% believe it is not, and 13.4% are unsure.
In contrast, 55.6% of the national sample believe Israel is a threat to Jordan’s national security, while 31.5% believe it is not, and 12.9% are unsure.
Jordanian foreign policy – opinion leaders sample
The results show that the majority of opinion leaders consider Jordan’s role in strengthening regional diplomacy to be extremely important. Specifically, 72.5% of opinion leaders said this role is very important, while 15.4% considered it important. In contrast, smaller proportions viewed it as moderate (7.5%), not important (3.4%), or not important at all (1.2%).
Based on the opinion leaders’ survey results, several key areas emerge as priorities for Jordan’s foreign policy. At the top is economic cooperation, which 23% of respondents believe should be a priority for Jordan. This is followed by regional security, which 21.6% of respondents see as a key pillar of foreign policy.
In addition, 18.8% of opinion leaders believe that strengthening relations with global powers should be a priority, while 18.4% emphasize enhancing Palestinian rights as a key focus. Furthermore, 18.2% believe that supporting Arab political issues should be a central priority for Jordan’s foreign policy.
Based on the survey results, the opinion leaders sample believes that King Abdullah II’s tour to the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia had a highly positive impact on improving Jordan’s relations with these countries. A total of 86.5% of respondents (68.4% + 18.1%) agreed that the impact was either 'very large' or 'large.' Meanwhile, 9.4% believed the impact was 'moderate,' and a very small proportion (4.1%) said it was small or had no impact.
Opinion leaders also see strengthening regional security as the most important objective of the King’s recent diplomatic visits to Gulf countries, receiving the highest share at 58.3%.
The results further show that opinion leaders evaluate security cooperation between Jordan and Gulf countries in mixed terms. About 76.4% of respondents consider this cooperation to be sufficiently effective (24.6% to a large extent, 34.2% to a moderate extent, and 17.6% to a limited extent) in addressing current challenges. In contrast, 21.9% believe that this cooperation is not sufficient at all to deal with current challenges.
The survey results indicate high confidence in Jordan’s ability to confront regional challenges, as 60.7% of the opinion leaders sample expressed strong confidence in this capability, while 33.7% reported moderate confidence. Accordingly, 94.4% of respondents show a level of confidence either strong or moderate. In contrast, only 4.8% expressed low confidence.
There is also a notable positive assessment of the Jordanian government’s efforts in strengthening internal security and stability. A total of 56.9% of opinion rated these efforts as very good, while 33.5% described them as good. Overall, 90.4% of participants view the government’s performance in this area positively. In contrast, 6.7% criticized these efforts as weak, and 2.9% considered them very weak.
Government decisions on rationalizing consumption
The results show mixed evaluations of the effectiveness of recent government decisions aimed at rationalizing consumption to address current economic challenges. A total of 69.4% of the opinion leaders sample believe these measures are effective to varying degrees (27.7% very effective and 41.7% effective), reflecting relatively positive acceptance of government policies in this area. In contrast, 27.2% consider these measures ineffective (18.3% ineffective and 8.9% not effective at all).
The findings also show varied expectations regarding the impact of these government decisions on energy consumption in Jordan. A total of 73.9% of opinion leaders expect an impact to varying degrees (30.1% strong impact, 34.2% moderate impact, and 9.6% some impact), indicating a belief that these policies will lead to noticeable changes in consumption patterns. In contrast, 26.0% believe the impact will be limited or non-existent (14.0% low impact and 12.0% no impact).
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Poll shows decline in confidence in PM’s ability .. 25% of Jordanians have high trust in gov't
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