Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Turkey
Turkey: Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments was 45.96 million guests in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Turkey, 1995–2022
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in guests.
Analysis
In 2022, local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Turkey stood at 45.96 million guests. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 15.1% on the previous year and up 208.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Turkey peaked at 45.96 million guests in 2022 and was at its lowest, 4.79 million guests, in 1995.
Turkey ranks 13th 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 Turkey, year by year
| Year | guests | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 4.79 million guests | — |
| 1996 | 5.56 million guests | +16.1% |
| 1997 | 7.33 million guests | +31.8% |
| 1998 | 7.40 million guests | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 7.84 million guests | +6.0% |
| 2000 | 8.82 million guests | +12.6% |
| 2001 | 7.74 million guests | -12.3% |
| 2002 | 7.91 million guests | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 8.42 million guests | +6.5% |
| 2004 | 9.72 million guests | +15.4% |
| 2005 | 10.45 million guests | +7.6% |
| 2006 | 11.57 million guests | +10.6% |
| 2007 | 12.03 million guests | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 11.27 million guests | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 11.86 million guests | +5.2% |
| 2010 | 11.88 million guests | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 13.70 million guests | +15.3% |
| 2012 | 14.91 million guests | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 16.19 million guests | +8.6% |
| 2014 | 16.26 million guests | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 19.06 million guests | +17.2% |
| 2016 | 39.65 million guests | +108.1% |
| 2017 | 36.74 million guests | -7.4% |
| 2018 | 38.34 million guests | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 39.45 million guests | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 27.64 million guests | -29.9% |
| 2021 | 39.95 million guests | +44.6% |
| 2022 | 45.96 million guests | +15.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.58 million guests | 4.79 million guests | 7.84 million guests | 5 |
| 2000s | 9.98 million guests | 7.74 million guests | 12.03 million guests | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.62 million guests | 11.88 million guests | 39.65 million guests | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.85 million guests | 27.64 million guests | 45.96 million guests | 3 |
Countries ranked near Turkey
More reference data data for Turkey
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 10.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.31 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.72 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.73 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 53.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 103 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 9.35 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Turkey?
- Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Turkey was 45.96 million guests in 2022, 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 Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 45.96 million guests in 2022.
- What is the lowest local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.79 million guests in 1995.
- How does Turkey rank for local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments?
- Turkey ranks 13th out of 96 countries with data for 2022.
- Is local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 208.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey 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.