Tourism in Iran: statistics and data

Key numbers

• Number of inbound tourists to Iran (persons)
  The figure went from 3.3M in 1390 (2011/12) to 6.4M in 1402 (2023/24) (up 94%). Source: Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Statistical Yearbook · 1402 (2023/24)
• Inbound tourists to Iran in 1402 (2023/24) (percent)
  “Iraq” has the highest value (44) and “Bahrain” the lowest (2). Source: Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Statistical Yearbook · 1402 (2023/24)
• Number of standard hotels in Iran, 1395–1400 (2016–2022)
  This chart has 5 series. “1-star” went from 370 in 1395 (2016/17) to 340 in 1400 (2021/22). “2-star” went from 348 in 1395 (2016/17) to 414 in 1400 (2021/22). “3-star” went from 294 in 1395 (2016/17) to 412 in 1400 (2021/22). Source: Statistical Centre of Iran · 1399 (2020/21)
• Most popular tourist destinations worldwide in 2022
  “Spain” has the highest value (71.7) and “Austria” the lowest (26.2). Source: World Travel and Tourism Council · 1399 (2020/21)
• Employment in Iran's tourism industry, 1382–1398 (2003–2020)
  The figure went from 1M in 1382 (2003/04) to 1.7M in 1398 (2019/20) (up 67%). Source: Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts · 1399 (2020/21)
• Countries with the highest tourism share of GDP in 2021
  “United States” has the highest value (1,271) and “Spain” the lowest (113). Source: UNWTO · 1399 (2020/21)

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