International tourist departures in Iran
Iran: International tourist departures was 2.40 million departures in 2021. ▲ Rising
Latest (2021)
2.40 million departures
World rank
47th
of 112 countries
All-time high
2.92 million departures
in 2002
All-time low
1.00 million departures
in 1995
Years of data
9
1995–2021
International tourist departures in Iran, 1995–2021
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in departures.
Analysis
In 2021, international tourist departures in Iran stood at 2.40 million departures.
Over the whole period, international tourist departures in Iran peaked at 2.92 million departures in 2002 and was at its lowest, 1.00 million departures, 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 | departures | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1.00 million departures | — |
| 1996 | 1.22 million departures | +21.8% |
| 1997 | 1.43 million departures | +17.7% |
| 1998 | 1.69 million departures | +17.9% |
| 1999 | 1.86 million departures | +9.8% |
| 2000 | 2.29 million departures | +23.2% |
| 2001 | 2.40 million departures | +5.0% |
| 2002 | 2.92 million departures | +21.7% |
| 2021 | 2.40 million departures | -17.8% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 2.40 million departures is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.36 million departures, 1.8× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Iran's 2.40 million departures is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.09 million departures, 78% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.44 million departures | 1.00 million departures | 1.86 million departures | 5 |
| 2000s | 2.54 million departures | 2.29 million departures | 2.92 million departures | 3 |
| 2020s | 2.40 million departures | 2.40 million departures | 2.40 million departures | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More reference data data for Iran
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 11.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 46.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 109.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international tourist departures in Iran?
- International tourist departures in Iran was 2.40 million departures in 2021, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest international tourist departures recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 2.92 million departures in 2002.
- What is the lowest international tourist departures recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.00 million departures 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 UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of International tourist departures. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of trips by country's residents who travel abroad and stay overnight.