International tourist trips in Syria

Syria: International tourist trips was 5.07 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
5.07 million
Change on year
down 40.7%
World rank
53rd
of 203 countries
All-time high
8.55 million
in 2010
All-time low
815,000
in 1995
Years of data
17
1995–2011

International tourist trips in Syria, 1995–2011

02.0M4.0M6.0M8.0M1995200320111995: 815.0k1996: 830.0k1997: 891.0k1998: 1.3M1999: 1.4M2000: 2.1M2001: 2.2M2002: 2.7M2003: 2.6M2004: 3.4M2005: 3.6M2006: 4.2M2007: 4.2M2008: 5.4M2009: 6.1M2010: 8.5M2011: 5.1M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for international tourist trips in Syria is 5.07 million, measured in 2011.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 40.7% on the previous year and up 131.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international tourist trips in Syria peaked at 8.55 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 815,000, in 1995.

That places Syria 53rd out of 203 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

International tourist trips in Syria, year by year

Annual values for International tourist trips in Syria, 1995 to 2011.
Year Value Change
1995 815,000 —
1996 830,000 +1.8%
1997 891,000 +7.3%
1998 1.27 million +42.2%
1999 1.39 million +9.4%
2000 2.10 million +51.5%
2001 2.19 million +4.4%
2002 2.66 million +21.4%
2003 2.60 million -2.4%
2004 3.40 million +30.8%
2005 3.57 million +5.1%
2006 4.23 million +18.5%
2007 4.16 million -1.7%
2008 5.43 million +30.6%
2009 6.09 million +12.2%
2010 8.55 million +40.3%
2011 5.07 million -40.7%

Syria compared with similar countries

  • Syria's 5.07 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 366,700, 13.8× the median. (19 countries reporting)
  • Syria's 5.07 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.66 million, 1.9× the median. (19 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.04 million 815,000 1.39 million 5
2000s 3.64 million 2.10 million 6.09 million 10
2010s 6.81 million 5.07 million 8.55 million 2

Countries ranked near Syria

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  4. 54 Australia 5.06 million compare
  5. 55 Slovenia 5.05 million compare
  6. 56 Norway 4.98 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is international tourist trips in Syria?
International tourist trips in Syria was 5.07 million in 2011, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest international tourist trips recorded in Syria?
The highest recorded value was 8.55 million in 2010.
What is the lowest international tourist trips recorded in Syria?
The lowest recorded value was 815,000 in 1995.
How does Syria rank for international tourist trips?
Syria ranks 53rd out of 203 countries with data for 2011.
Is international tourist trips rising or falling in Syria?
Over the last ten years it is up 131.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Syria data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of International tourist trips. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
International tourist trips
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
203 places, 5,187 data points, 1995–2024
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