Tourism Ministry: Saudi Arabia Tops 100 Million Visitors for Second Consecutive Year in 2024

The Ministry of Tourism has released its 2024 Annual Statistical Report on Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector, highlighting key indicators of tourism activity and underscoring the sector’s continued growth following the significant progress made in 2023.
 Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb stated that the strong performance reflected in the 2024 report was achieved through the guidance and support of the Kingdom’s leadership. He added that tourism has become a key enabler of Saudi Vision 2030, with the report highlighting the sector’s accelerated growth, driven by the efforts of the ministry and all stakeholders in Saudi Arabia’s tourism ecosystem.
 According to the report, the Kingdom welcomed around 116 million domestic and inbound tourists in 2024, a 6% increase compared with 2023. Total tourism spending for domestic and inbound travel reached approximately SAR284 billion, reflecting an 11% year-over-year growth.
 The ministry noted that Saudi Arabia recorded its highest-ever number of inbound tourists, with approximately 30 million visitors in 2024, marking an 8% rise compared to 2023. Inbound tourism spending in 2024 totaled SAR168.5 billion, up 19% from the previous year.
 Domestic tourism also experienced solid growth with 86.2 million domestic tourists in 2024, marking a 5% increase compared to 2023. Moreover, domestic tourism spending reached SAR115.3 billion in 2024.
 The ministry invites investors and stakeholders to view the full 2024 Annual Statistical Report, available on its official website.