In 2023, the number of tourist arrivals in Egypt amounted to about ** million, up from around ** million in the previous year. In 2020, tourist arrivals were at its lowest, at **** million. The significant drop was mainly due to travel restrictions implemented due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Within the period under review, two major declines in arrivals can be recognized, one in 2016 and the other in 2020. In 2015, a Russian plane crashed in the Sinai Peninsula, significantly leading to the drop in 2016. Egypt as a top tourist spot on the continent Since 2020, Egypt has been leading Africa in tourist arrivals. In 2019, the country ranked second to Morocco, which registered over **** million tourists. In fact, both countries held leading positions in terms of international tourism receipts. In 2023, inbound tourism expenditure reached around **** billion U.S. dollars, while that of Morocco added up to **** billion U.S. dollars. Overall, according to the travel and tourism competitiveness index, Egypt is the third highest-ranking African country in terms of its attractiveness in tourism sector development, just after South Africa and Mauritius. A popular destination for Europeans Egypt is a globally famous tourist site, mainly for Europeans. In 2022, around *** million European visitors visited Egypt, the highest number compared to other regions. Furthermore, as of the latest data in 2019, the country had almost ******* hotel rooms to accommodate tourists. That year, the occupancy rate for the rooms stood at over ** percent. 

Thailand Tourism Receipts: Middle East: Egypt data was reported at 8,470,000.000 USD in Jun 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10,470,000.000 USD for Mar 2017. Thailand Tourism Receipts: Middle East: Egypt data is updated quarterly, averaging 5,010,000.000 USD from Mar 2005 (Median) to Jun 2017, with 50 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18,730,000.000 USD in Sep 2016 and a record low of 800,000.000 USD in Jun 2005. Thailand Tourism Receipts: Middle East: Egypt data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by TAT Inteligence Center. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.Q014: Tourism Statistics: from International Tourist Arrivals.

This statistic shows the number of Russian tourist arrivals in Egypt from 2012 to October 2017, by month. The number of Russian tourist arrivals to Egypt during October 2017 amounted to 12 thousand, increased from 6 thousand in October of the previous year.

Thailand Number of Arrivals: Middle East: Egypt data was reported at 3,859.000 Person in Jun 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5,201.000 Person for Mar 2017. Thailand Number of Arrivals: Middle East: Egypt data is updated quarterly, averaging 3,908.500 Person from Mar 2005 (Median) to Jun 2017, with 50 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,788.000 Person in Sep 2016 and a record low of 1,469.000 Person in Mar 2005. Thailand Number of Arrivals: Middle East: Egypt data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by TAT Inteligence Center. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.Q014: Tourism Statistics: from International Tourist Arrivals.

This statistic shows the contribution of travel and tourism to GDP in Egypt 2017, by type. In 2017, travel and tourism directly contributed approximately *** billion Egyptian pounds to the Egyptian economy.

Thailand Length of Stay: Middle East: Egypt data was reported at 11.190 Day in Jun 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.200 Day for Mar 2017. Thailand Length of Stay: Middle East: Egypt data is updated quarterly, averaging 8.755 Day from Mar 2005 (Median) to Jun 2017, with 50 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.340 Day in Sep 2016 and a record low of 3.520 Day in Jun 2005. Thailand Length of Stay: Middle East: Egypt data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by TAT Inteligence Center. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.Q014: Tourism Statistics: from International Tourist Arrivals.

Brazil Visitors Arrivals: Africa: Egypt data was reported at 0.200 Person th in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.193 Person th for Nov 2017. Brazil Visitors Arrivals: Africa: Egypt data is updated monthly, averaging 0.000 Person th from Jan 1989 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 348 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.668 Person th in Aug 2016 and a record low of 0.000 Person th in Dec 2014. Brazil Visitors Arrivals: Africa: Egypt data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Tourism. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Tourism Sector – Table BR.QB001: No of Visitors Arrivals: By Country.

Russia Visitor Arrivals: Year to Date: Tourism: ow: Egypt data was reported at 10,000.000 Unit in Dec 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,000.000 Unit for Sep 2017. Russia Visitor Arrivals: Year to Date: Tourism: ow: Egypt data is updated quarterly, averaging 6,284.500 Unit from Mar 2015 (Median) to Dec 2017, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14,552.000 Unit in Dec 2015 and a record low of 1,312.000 Unit in Mar 2017. Russia Visitor Arrivals: Year to Date: Tourism: ow: Egypt data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Tourism Agency of Russian Federation. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Russian Federation – Table RU.QA001: Visitor Arrivals: by Purpose and Country: ytd.

In 2020, tourism openness in Egypt corresponded to *** percent as a share of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Between 2008 and 2016, tourism openness as a share of GDP in the country followed an overall dropping trend, starting at **** percent and reaching *** percent. Since 2017, tourism openness as a proportion of GDP has been fluctuating, with a rise and then a drop.

Saudi Arabia was among the top Middle Eastern countries with the most international tourist arrivals, receiving above **** million arrivals in 2023. The Middle East is witnessing a robust recovery in tourist arrivals, indicating a positive trend following the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent travel restrictions. MENA tourism types Tourism in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region grew by about *** percent in 2018, reaching approximately *** percent of the world’s tourist arrivals. Tourism is a major pillar of the economy, especially with the efforts to diversify from the oil-based economies in the region. The UAE was the most competitive travel and tourism destination in the MENA region in 2018 according to the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index at a score of *** points out of seve. There is a wide variety of types of tourism offered in the MENA region. The region has a variety of natural, cultural, heritage, and religious assets. The region is home to ancient monuments and archaeological sites which were named in UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The MENA region possesses a unique cultural landscape that consists of Arab architecture and a mix of British, French, Ottoman, and Spanish influences from its historical colonial legacy. The region also has a favorable sunny climate with access to different seas, cruises, shopping venues, and man-made attractions. The leading country in the region in 2015 in wellness tourism was Morocco with about *** million visitors. MENA tourism trends The leading travel company according to tourists in the MENA region was booking.com. The emirate of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was leading in the MENA region in terms of the value of international tourist receipts which exceeded ** billion U.S. dollars in 2018. The projected tourism arrival in the Gulf Cooperation Council region was estimated to exceed **** million tourists in 2020. The contribution of travel and tourism to the MENA job market was expected to increase from about *** million jobs in 2018 to exceed *** million jobs in 2028.

The North-African nation Morocco ranked first among the African countries with the most international tourist arrivals, accounting for almost **** million arrivals in 2024. Following in second place and third place were Egypt and Tunisia, which received around **** million and **** million arrivals, respectively.    Which is the top tourist spot?  Egypt ranked first in terms of international tourism receipts in 2023, which amounted to approximately **** billion U.S. dollars. Morocco, South Africa, and Tanzania followed, with international tourist receipts of around **** billion, *** billion, and *** billion U.S. dollars, respectively. Furthermore, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa have been the three leading countries since 2019. Regarding the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) in Africa in 2024, which measures factors and policies that make a country eligible for investments in the travel and tourism sector, South Africa, Mauritius, and Egypt held the top spots. South Africa received a TTCI score of **** out of seven, while Mauritius and Egypt received **** and **** points, respectively. Comparatively, Botswana and Kenya came in next.

India Foreign Tourist Arrivals: Male: Africa: Egypt data was reported at 14,123.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 14,041.000 Person for 2016. India Foreign Tourist Arrivals: Male: Africa: Egypt data is updated yearly, averaging 9,815.500 Person from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14,123.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 5,226.000 Person in 2009. India Foreign Tourist Arrivals: Male: Africa: Egypt data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Tourism. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Tourism Sector – Table IN.QB016: Foreign Tourist Arrivals: by Gender: Male.

This statistic describes the total contribution of travel and tourism to gross domestic product (GDP) across the Middle East from 2012 to 2017, with an estimate for 2018 and a forecast for 2028. According to forecasts, the total contribution of travel and tourism to the GDP of Middle Eastern countries will amount to around 486.1 billion U.S. dollars by 2028.

Egypt EG: Number of Tourist Nights: YoY data was reported at 25.260 % in Dec 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 45.766 % for Sep 2018. Egypt EG: Number of Tourist Nights: YoY data is updated quarterly, averaging -6.784 % from Mar 2011 (Median) to Dec 2018, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 206.953 % in Sep 2017 and a record low of -74.297 % in Jun 2016. Egypt EG: Number of Tourist Nights: YoY data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Egypt – Table EG.IMF.IFS: Tourist Arrivals: Quarterly.

Russia Resident Departures: Tourism: Egypt data was reported at 0.400 Unit th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.300 Unit th for 2016. Russia Resident Departures: Tourism: Egypt data is updated yearly, averaging 1,122.200 Unit th from Dec 2014 (Median) to 2017, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,880.000 Unit th in 2014 and a record low of 0.300 Unit th in 2016. Russia Resident Departures: Tourism: Egypt data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Russia Premium Database’s Tourism Sector – Table RU.QB002: Resident Departures: by Purpose and Country: Annual.

India Foreign Tourist Arrivals: Female: Africa: Egypt data was reported at 6,405.000 Person in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6,822.000 Person for 2016. India Foreign Tourist Arrivals: Female: Africa: Egypt data is updated yearly, averaging 3,001.000 Person from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,822.000 Person in 2016 and a record low of 1,034.000 Person in 2010. India Foreign Tourist Arrivals: Female: Africa: Egypt data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Tourism. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Tourism Sector – Table IN.QB017: Foreign Tourist Arrivals: by Gender: Female.

India Foreign Tourist Arrivals: Others: Africa: Egypt data was reported at 2,833.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,649.000 Person for 2016. India Foreign Tourist Arrivals: Others: Africa: Egypt data is updated yearly, averaging 1,849.500 Person from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,351.000 Person in 2015 and a record low of 741.000 Person in 2008. India Foreign Tourist Arrivals: Others: Africa: Egypt data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Tourism. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Tourism Sector – Table IN.QB014: Foreign Tourist Arrivals: by Port of Entry: Others.

Egypt Implemented Investments: Tourism data was reported at 4,707.400 EGP mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,108.800 EGP mn for 2016. Egypt Implemented Investments: Tourism data is updated yearly, averaging 4,134.200 EGP mn from Jun 2003 (Median) to 2017, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,631.400 EGP mn in 2013 and a record low of 2,077.300 EGP mn in 2015. Egypt Implemented Investments: Tourism data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Planning. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Egypt – Table EG.O005: Implemented Investment: by Sector: Annual .

India Foreign Tourist Arrivals: 45 to 54 Years: Africa: Egypt data was reported at 2,915.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,900.000 Person for 2016. India Foreign Tourist Arrivals: 45 to 54 Years: Africa: Egypt data is updated yearly, averaging 2,022.500 Person from Dec 2008 (Median) to 2017, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,915.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 972.000 Person in 2008. India Foreign Tourist Arrivals: 45 to 54 Years: Africa: Egypt data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Tourism. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Tourism Sector – Table IN.QB023: Foreign Tourist Arrivals: by Age Group: 45 to 54 Years.

Egypt Implemented Investments: Public Companies: Tourism data was reported at 380.000 EGP mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 150.000 EGP mn for 2016. Egypt Implemented Investments: Public Companies: Tourism data is updated yearly, averaging 300.000 EGP mn from Jun 2003 (Median) to 2017, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,300.000 EGP mn in 2014 and a record low of 80.000 EGP mn in 2003. Egypt Implemented Investments: Public Companies: Tourism data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Planning. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Egypt – Table EG.O005: Implemented Investment: by Sector: Annual .