Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Turkey
Turkey: Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments was 45.90 million guests in 2022. ◆ Volatile
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, foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Turkey stood at 45.90 million guests. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 62.5% on the previous year and up 129.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Turkey peaked at 45.90 million guests in 2022 and was at its lowest, 4.51 million guests, in 1995.
That places Turkey 5th out of 139 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Turkey, year by year
| Year | guests | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 4.51 million guests | — |
| 1996 | 6.33 million guests | +40.4% |
| 1997 | 9.29 million guests | +46.7% |
| 1998 | 7.43 million guests | -20.0% |
| 1999 | 4.80 million guests | -35.4% |
| 2000 | 6.79 million guests | +41.3% |
| 2001 | 8.77 million guests | +29.2% |
| 2002 | 9.86 million guests | +12.4% |
| 2003 | 8.98 million guests | -8.9% |
| 2004 | 10.96 million guests | +22.0% |
| 2005 | 12.94 million guests | +18.0% |
| 2006 | 11.88 million guests | -8.1% |
| 2007 | 14.79 million guests | +24.4% |
| 2008 | 13.63 million guests | -7.8% |
| 2009 | 14.36 million guests | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 17.11 million guests | +19.1% |
| 2011 | 18.79 million guests | +9.8% |
| 2012 | 20.00 million guests | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 20.68 million guests | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 22.98 million guests | +11.2% |
| 2015 | 22.59 million guests | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 17.69 million guests | -21.7% |
| 2017 | 22.56 million guests | +27.5% |
| 2018 | 30.51 million guests | +35.2% |
| 2019 | 38.10 million guests | +24.9% |
| 2020 | 12.64 million guests | -66.8% |
| 2021 | 28.25 million guests | +123.6% |
| 2022 | 45.90 million guests | +62.5% |
Turkey compared with similar countries
- Turkey's 45.90 million guests is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.11 million guests, 41.2× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Turkey's 45.90 million guests is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.98 million guests, 15.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.47 million guests | 4.51 million guests | 9.29 million guests | 5 |
| 2000s | 11.30 million guests | 6.79 million guests | 14.79 million guests | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.10 million guests | 17.11 million guests | 38.10 million guests | 10 |
| 2020s | 28.93 million guests | 12.64 million guests | 45.90 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)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.31 (2050)
- 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 foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Turkey?
- Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Turkey was 45.90 million 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 Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 45.90 million guests in 2022.
- What is the lowest foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.51 million guests in 1995.
- How does Turkey rank for foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments?
- Turkey ranks 5th out of 139 countries with data for 2022.
- Is foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 129.5%. 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 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.