UN Tourism Report: Saudi Arabia Ranks 12th Globally In International Tourism Receipts

The tourism sector in Saudi Arabia continues its impressive growth, advancing 15 positions in international tourism receipts and leading the Top 50 ranking in upward movement. According to the UN World Tourism Organization, the Kingdom ranked 12th in 2023, making a major improvement from its 2019 ranking.

According to Saudi Press Agency report, Saudi Arabia has led G20 countries in growth on the UN Tourism Barometer, achieving a 73% increase in international tourist arrivals and a 207% rise in international tourism receipts. This reflects the country's success as a leading tourism destination.

Saudi Arabia records impressive growth in international tourism receipts advancing 15 positions in destination ranking in 2023 compared to 2019, the largest upward movement in the Top 50 ranking according to #UNTourism data. pic.twitter.com/UlqQ8IXFzp

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The consistent rise in foreign visitor numbers also demonstrates how much confidence travelers have in Saudi Arabia's rich and diverse attractions. Globally, international tourist arrivals reached 96% of pre-pandemic levels in the first seven months of 2024, totalling an estimated 790 million tourists, an 11% increase over the same period in 2023. Meanwhile, the Middle East maintained the lead as the strongest-growing region, with international arrivals rising 26% over 2019 levels.