International tourist departures in Iran
Iran: International tourist departures was 2.40 million in 2021. ▲ Rising
Latest (2021)
2.40 million
World rank
47th
of 112 countries
All-time high
2.92 million
in 2002
All-time low
1.00 million
in 1995
Years of data
9
1995–2021
International tourist departures in Iran, 1995–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, international tourist departures in Iran stood at 2.40 million.
Over the whole period, international tourist departures in Iran peaked at 2.92 million in 2002 and was at its lowest, 1.00 million, in 1995.
That places Iran 47th out of 112 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
International tourist departures in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1.00 million | — |
| 1996 | 1.22 million | +21.8% |
| 1997 | 1.43 million | +17.7% |
| 1998 | 1.69 million | +17.9% |
| 1999 | 1.86 million | +9.8% |
| 2000 | 2.29 million | +23.2% |
| 2001 | 2.40 million | +5.0% |
| 2002 | 2.92 million | +21.7% |
| 2021 | 2.40 million | -17.8% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 2.40 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.36 million, 1.8× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Iran's 2.40 million is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.09 million, 78% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.44 million | 1.00 million | 1.86 million | 5 |
| 2000s | 2.54 million | 2.29 million | 2.92 million | 3 |
| 2020s | 2.40 million | 2.40 million | 2.40 million | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More reference data data for Iran
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 281.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 78.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Agricultural Soils 27,934 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 78.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 95.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.2091 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 11.62 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international tourist departures in Iran?
- International tourist departures in Iran was 2.40 million in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest international tourist departures recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 2.92 million in 2002.
- What is the lowest international tourist departures recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.00 million in 1995.
- How does Iran rank for international tourist departures?
- Iran ranks 47th out of 112 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of International tourist departures. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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