Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan

Pakistan: Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments was 2.06 million in 2006. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2006)
2.06 million
Change on year
down 6.7%
World rank
47th
of 139 countries
All-time high
2.36 million
in 2004
All-time low
524,000
in 1995
Years of data
12
1995–2006

Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan, 1995–2006

500.0k1.0M1.5M2.0M2.5M1995200020061995: 524.0k1996: 585.0k1997: 559.0k1998: 543.0k1999: 592.0k2000: 601.0k2001: 1.5M2002: 1.0M2003: 1.5M2004: 2.4M2005: 2.2M2006: 2.1M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2006, foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan stood at 2.06 million.

The figure is down 6.7% on the previous year and up 252.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan peaked at 2.36 million in 2004 and was at its lowest, 524,000, in 1995.

Pakistan ranks 47th 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 Pakistan, year by year

Annual values for Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan, 1995 to 2006.
Year Value Change
1995 524,000 —
1996 585,000 +11.6%
1997 559,000 -4.4%
1998 543,000 -2.9%
1999 592,000 +9.0%
2000 601,000 +1.5%
2001 1.50 million +150.1%
2002 1.02 million -32.4%
2003 1.46 million +43.4%
2004 2.36 million +62.0%
2005 2.21 million -6.6%
2006 2.06 million -6.7%

Pakistan compared with similar countries

  • Pakistan's 2.06 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 183,000, 11.3× the median. (21 countries reporting)
  • Pakistan's 2.06 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.41 million, 1.5× the median. (19 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 560,600 524,000 592,000 5
2000s 1.60 million 601,000 2.36 million 7

Countries ranked near Pakistan

  1. 44 Tunisia 2.69 million compare
  2. 45 Finland 2.35 million compare
  3. 46 Malta 2.28 million compare
  4. 48 Albania 2.04 million compare
  5. 49 Puerto Rico 1.93 million compare
  6. 50 Jordan 1.93 million compare

See the full ranking of 139 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan?
Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan was 2.06 million in 2006, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Pakistan?
The highest recorded value was 2.36 million in 2004.
What is the lowest foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Pakistan?
The lowest recorded value was 524,000 in 1995.
How does Pakistan rank for foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments?
Pakistan ranks 47th out of 139 countries with data for 2006.
Is foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments rising or falling in Pakistan?
Over the last ten years it is up 252.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Pakistan data come from?
The figures come from 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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Indicator
Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
139 places, 3,097 data points, 1995–2024
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