Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan
Pakistan: Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments was 2.06 million guests in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan, 1995–2006
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in guests.
Analysis
In 2006, foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan stood at 2.06 million guests.
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 guests in 2004 and was at its lowest, 524,000 guests, 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
| Year | guests | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 524,000 guests | — |
| 1996 | 585,000 guests | +11.6% |
| 1997 | 559,000 guests | -4.4% |
| 1998 | 543,000 guests | -2.9% |
| 1999 | 592,000 guests | +9.0% |
| 2000 | 601,000 guests | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 1.50 million guests | +150.1% |
| 2002 | 1.02 million guests | -32.4% |
| 2003 | 1.46 million guests | +43.4% |
| 2004 | 2.36 million guests | +62.0% |
| 2005 | 2.21 million guests | -6.6% |
| 2006 | 2.06 million guests | -6.7% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 2.06 million guests is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 183,000 guests, 11.3× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 2.06 million guests is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.41 million guests, 1.5× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 560,600 guests | 524,000 guests | 592,000 guests | 5 |
| 2000s | 1.60 million guests | 601,000 guests | 2.36 million guests | 7 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More reference data data for Pakistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 91.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 260 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.79 (2050)
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 guests in 2006, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by 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 guests in 2004.
- What is the lowest foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 524,000 guests 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 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.