Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments was 908,000 guests in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Azerbaijan, 2001–2022
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in guests.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Azerbaijan is 908,000 guests, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 233.8% on the previous year and up 144.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Azerbaijan peaked at 1.32 million guests in 2019 and was at its lowest, 61,000 guests, in 2002.
Azerbaijan ranks 71st of 139 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.
Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Azerbaijan, year by year
| Year | guests | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 69,000 guests | — |
| 2002 | 61,000 guests | -11.6% |
| 2003 | 78,000 guests | +27.9% |
| 2004 | 99,000 guests | +26.9% |
| 2005 | 130,000 guests | +31.3% |
| 2006 | 151,000 guests | +16.2% |
| 2007 | 153,000 guests | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 224,000 guests | +46.4% |
| 2009 | 209,000 guests | -6.7% |
| 2010 | 212,000 guests | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 258,000 guests | +21.7% |
| 2012 | 372,000 guests | +44.2% |
| 2013 | 395,000 guests | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 393,000 guests | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 496,000 guests | +26.2% |
| 2016 | 777,000 guests | +56.7% |
| 2017 | 981,000 guests | +26.3% |
| 2018 | 1.23 million guests | +25.8% |
| 2019 | 1.32 million guests | +6.7% |
| 2020 | 267,000 guests | -79.7% |
| 2021 | 272,000 guests | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 908,000 guests | +233.8% |
Azerbaijan compared with similar countries
- Azerbaijan's 908,000 guests is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.11 million guests, 81% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Azerbaijan's 908,000 guests is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.98 million guests, 30% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Azerbaijan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +233.8% | 272,000 guests | 908,000 guests |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 130,444 guests | 61,000 guests | 224,000 guests | 9 |
| 2010s | 643,500 guests | 212,000 guests | 1.32 million guests | 10 |
| 2020s | 482,333 guests | 267,000 guests | 908,000 guests | 3 |
Countries ranked near Azerbaijan
- 68 Thailand 1.05 million guests compare
- 69 Senegal 955,000 guests compare
- 70 Ecuador 945,000 guests compare
- 72 North Macedonia 809,177 guests compare
- 73 Cape Verde 785,000 guests compare
- 74 Luxembourg 733,000 guests compare
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5787 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Azerbaijan?
- Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Azerbaijan was 908,000 guests in 2022, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.32 million guests in 2019.
- What is the lowest foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The lowest recorded value was 61,000 guests in 2002.
- How does Azerbaijan rank for foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments?
- Azerbaijan ranks 71st out of 139 countries with data for 2022.
- Is foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments rising or falling in Azerbaijan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 144.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Azerbaijan data come from?
- The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of international visitors who check in to hotels and similar accommodation establishments.