Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iran, Islamic Republic of: Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments was 25.70 million guests in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1995–2011
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in guests.
Analysis
Iran, Islamic Republic of recorded 25.70 million guests for local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in 2011. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is up 21.9% on the previous year and up 1,193.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 25.70 million guests in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1.99 million guests, in 2001.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 17th of 96 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Iran, Islamic Republic of, year by year
| Year | guests | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2.81 million guests | — |
| 1996 | 3.24 million guests | +15.2% |
| 1997 | 2.93 million guests | -9.4% |
| 1998 | 3.44 million guests | +17.4% |
| 1999 | 2.21 million guests | -35.7% |
| 2000 | 2.17 million guests | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 1.99 million guests | -8.6% |
| 2002 | 2.33 million guests | +17.3% |
| 2003 | 2.52 million guests | +8.0% |
| 2010 | 21.09 million guests | +738.1% |
| 2011 | 25.70 million guests | +21.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.93 million guests | 2.21 million guests | 3.44 million guests | 5 |
| 2000s | 2.25 million guests | 1.99 million guests | 2.52 million guests | 4 |
| 2010s | 23.40 million guests | 21.09 million guests | 25.70 million guests | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 25.70 million guests in 2011, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 25.70 million guests in 2011.
- What is the lowest local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.99 million guests in 2001.
- How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 17th out of 96 countries with data for 2011.
- Is local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,193.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran, Islamic Republic of data come from?
- The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of domestic visitors who check in to hotels and similar accommodation establishments within their own country.