Local guests in hotels and similar establishments in Iran
Iran: Local guests in hotels and similar establishments was 25.70 million guests in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Local guests in hotels and similar establishments in Iran, 1995–2011
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in guests.
Analysis
In 2011, local guests in hotels and similar establishments in Iran stood at 25.70 million guests. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of up 21.9% on the previous year and up 1,193.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, local guests in hotels and similar establishments in Iran peaked at 25.70 million guests in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1.99 million guests, in 2001.
That places Iran 17th out of 96 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Local guests in hotels and similar establishments in Iran, year by year
| Year | guests | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2.81 million guests | — |
| 1996 | 3.24 million guests | +15.2% |
| 1997 | 2.93 million guests | -9.4% |
| 1998 | 3.44 million guests | +17.4% |
| 1999 | 2.21 million guests | -35.7% |
| 2000 | 2.17 million guests | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 1.99 million guests | -8.6% |
| 2002 | 2.33 million guests | +17.3% |
| 2003 | 2.52 million guests | +8.0% |
| 2010 | 21.09 million guests | +738.1% |
| 2011 | 25.70 million guests | +21.9% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 25.70 million guests is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.69 million guests, 15.2× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Iran's 25.70 million guests is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.19 million guests, 8.0× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.93 million guests | 2.21 million guests | 3.44 million guests | 5 |
| 2000s | 2.25 million guests | 1.99 million guests | 2.52 million guests | 4 |
| 2010s | 23.40 million guests | 21.09 million guests | 25.70 million guests | 2 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More reference data data for Iran
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 109.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is local guests in hotels and similar establishments in Iran?
- Local guests in hotels and similar establishments in Iran was 25.70 million guests in 2011, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest local guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 25.70 million guests in 2011.
- What is the lowest local guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.99 million guests in 2001.
- How does Iran rank for local guests in hotels and similar establishments?
- Iran ranks 17th out of 96 countries with data for 2011.
- Is local guests in hotels and similar establishments rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,193.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Local guests in hotels and similar establishments. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of domestic visitors who check in to hotels and similar accommodation establishments within their own country.