Local guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan
Pakistan: Local guests in hotels and similar establishments was 8.39 million guests in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Local guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan, 1995–2008
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in guests.
Analysis
In 2008, local guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan stood at 8.39 million guests.
The figure is down 25.1% on the previous year and up 317.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, local guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan peaked at 11.20 million guests in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2.01 million guests, in 1998.
Pakistan ranks 31st of 96 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Local guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | guests | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3.67 million guests | — |
| 1996 | 2.92 million guests | -20.4% |
| 1997 | 2.24 million guests | -23.3% |
| 1998 | 2.01 million guests | -10.5% |
| 1999 | 2.60 million guests | +29.3% |
| 2000 | 2.94 million guests | +13.3% |
| 2001 | 7.77 million guests | +164.4% |
| 2002 | 8.68 million guests | +11.7% |
| 2003 | 9.88 million guests | +13.9% |
| 2004 | 9.60 million guests | -2.9% |
| 2005 | 9.95 million guests | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 11.09 million guests | +11.5% |
| 2007 | 11.20 million guests | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 8.39 million guests | -25.1% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 8.39 million guests is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 374,950 guests, 22.4× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 8.39 million guests is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.19 million guests, 2.6× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Local guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +164.4% | 2.94 million guests | 7.77 million guests |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.69 million guests | 2.01 million guests | 3.67 million guests | 5 |
| 2000s | 8.83 million guests | 2.94 million guests | 11.20 million guests | 9 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More reference data data for Pakistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 91.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 260 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.79 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is local guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan?
- Local guests in hotels and similar establishments in Pakistan was 8.39 million guests in 2008, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest local guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 11.20 million guests in 2007.
- What is the lowest local guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.01 million guests in 1998.
- How does Pakistan rank for local guests in hotels and similar establishments?
- Pakistan ranks 31st out of 96 countries with data for 2008.
- Is local guests in hotels and similar establishments rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 317.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.