Number of Arab Tourists to Turkey in 2008–2023

The chart displays the number of Arab tourist arrivals to Turkey by country from 2008 to 2023. Over these 15 years, the data reveals shifts and changes in tourist numbers, showing how the composition of visitors has evolved. Key trends highlighted include significant increases or decreases in arrivals from certain countries. These changes can be attributed to various factors, such as economic conditions, political events, and global influences that may have affected travel patterns. Iraqis topped the list of the most frequent Arab tourists to Turkey, with 1,051,721 visitors in 2023. Following closely, the number of Saudi tourists reached 820,000 in 2023, according to data from the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and Culture. In contrast, the number of Kuwaiti tourists since the beginning of 2023 saw a 24% decrease, falling to 363,000 compared to the previous year, 2022, when the number of Kuwaiti tourists reached 497,000.