Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan

Pakistan: Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments was 8.39 million guests in 2008. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2008)
8.39 million guests
Change on year
down 25.1%
World rank
31st
of 96 countries
All-time high
11.20 million guests
in 2007
All-time low
2.01 million guests
in 1998
Years of data
14
1995–2008

Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan, 1995–2008

2.0M4.0M6.0M8.0M10.0M12.0M1995200120081995: 3.7M guests1996: 2.9M guests1997: 2.2M guests1998: 2.0M guests1999: 2.6M guests2000: 2.9M guests2001: 7.8M guests2002: 8.7M guests2003: 9.9M guests2004: 9.6M guests2005: 9.9M guests2006: 11.1M guests2007: 11.2M guests2008: 8.4M guests

Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in guests.

Analysis

In 2008, local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan stood at 8.39 million guests.

The figure is down 25.1% on the previous year and up 317.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan peaked at 11.20 million guests in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2.01 million guests, in 1998.

Pakistan ranks 31st of 96 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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 Pakistan, year by year

Annual values for Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan, 1995 to 2008.
Year guests Change
1995 3.67 million guests
1996 2.92 million guests -20.4%
1997 2.24 million guests -23.3%
1998 2.01 million guests -10.5%
1999 2.60 million guests +29.3%
2000 2.94 million guests +13.3%
2001 7.77 million guests +164.4%
2002 8.68 million guests +11.7%
2003 9.88 million guests +13.9%
2004 9.60 million guests -2.9%
2005 9.95 million guests +3.6%
2006 11.09 million guests +11.5%
2007 11.20 million guests +1.0%
2008 8.39 million guests -25.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2.69 million guests 2.01 million guests 3.67 million guests 5
2000s 8.83 million guests 2.94 million guests 11.20 million guests 9

Countries ranked near Pakistan

  1. 28 Portugal 9.60 million guests compare
  2. 29 Czechia 9.29 million guests compare
  3. 30 Israel 8.45 million guests compare
  4. 32 Chile 7.80 million guests compare
  5. 33 Finland 7.64 million guests compare
  6. 34 Denmark 6.73 million guests compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan?
Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan was 8.39 million guests in 2008, 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 Pakistan?
The highest recorded value was 11.20 million guests in 2007.
What is the lowest local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Pakistan?
The lowest recorded value was 2.01 million guests in 1998.
How does Pakistan rank for local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments?
Pakistan ranks 31st out of 96 countries with data for 2008.
Is local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments rising or falling in Pakistan?
Over the last ten years it is up 317.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Pakistan 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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Indicator
Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments
Unit
guests
Source
UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
96 places, 1,992 data points, 1995–2024
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Number of domestic visitors who check in to hotels and similar accommodation establishments within their own country.