Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism has released its 2024 Annual Statistical Report on the tourism sector in the country, highlighting key indicators of tourism activity and underlining the sector’s continued growth following the significant progress recorded in 2023.
Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al Khateeb stated that the strong performance reflected in the 2024 report was achieved with 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 showcasing the sector’s accelerated growth driven by the efforts of the Ministry and all stakeholders of Saudi Arabia’s tourism ecosystem.
According to the report, the Kingdom welcomed around 116 million domestic and inbound tourists in 2024, a 6 percent increase compared with 2023. Total tourism spending—for domestic and inbound tourism—reached approximately SAR 284 billion ($75.73 billion), reflecting 11 percent growth year-on-year.
The Ministry noted that Saudi Arabia achieved its highest-ever number of inbound tourists, receiving about 30 million inbound tourists in 2024, marking an 8 percent rise versus 2023. Inbound tourism spending in 2024 totaled SAR 168.5 billion, up 19 percent from 2023.
Domestic tourism also experienced solid growth with 86.2 million domestic tourists in 2024, marking a 5 percent increase compared with 2023. Moreover, domestic tourism spending reached SAR 115.3 billion in 2024.
The Ministry invited investors and stakeholders to view the full 2024 Annual Statistical Report available on the Ministry’s website.
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