Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Syria
Syria: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 5.07 million arrivals in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Syria, 1995–2011
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.
Analysis
The most recent figure for arrivals of tourists from abroad in Syria is 5.07 million arrivals, 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, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Syria peaked at 8.55 million arrivals in 2010 and was at its lowest, 815,000 arrivals, 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.
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Syria, year by year
| Year | arrivals | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 815,000 arrivals | — |
| 1996 | 830,000 arrivals | +1.8% |
| 1997 | 891,000 arrivals | +7.3% |
| 1998 | 1.27 million arrivals | +42.2% |
| 1999 | 1.39 million arrivals | +9.4% |
| 2000 | 2.10 million arrivals | +51.5% |
| 2001 | 2.19 million arrivals | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 2.66 million arrivals | +21.4% |
| 2003 | 2.60 million arrivals | -2.4% |
| 2004 | 3.40 million arrivals | +30.8% |
| 2005 | 3.57 million arrivals | +5.1% |
| 2006 | 4.23 million arrivals | +18.5% |
| 2007 | 4.16 million arrivals | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 5.43 million arrivals | +30.6% |
| 2009 | 6.09 million arrivals | +12.2% |
| 2010 | 8.55 million arrivals | +40.3% |
| 2011 | 5.07 million arrivals | -40.7% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 5.07 million arrivals is above the median for low income countries, which is 366,700 arrivals, 13.8× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Syria's 5.07 million arrivals is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.66 million arrivals, 1.9× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.04 million arrivals | 815,000 arrivals | 1.39 million arrivals | 5 |
| 2000s | 3.64 million arrivals | 2.10 million arrivals | 6.09 million arrivals | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.81 million arrivals | 5.07 million arrivals | 8.55 million arrivals | 2 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More reference data data for Syria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5377 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Enteric Fermentation 276.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Burning - Crop 23.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural 7,688 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Crop Residues 775.73 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.91 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Syria?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Syria was 5.07 million arrivals in 2011, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 8.55 million arrivals in 2010.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 815,000 arrivals in 1995.
- How does Syria rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
- Syria ranks 53rd out of 203 countries with data for 2011.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad 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 UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Arrivals of tourists from abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of trips by visitors who arrive from abroad and stay overnight.