Ratio of inbound to outbound tourists in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia: Ratio of inbound to outbound tourists was 1.24 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.24
Change on year
down 7.1%
World rank
54th
of 105 countries
All-time high
4.31
in 2006
All-time low
0.4132
in 2021
Years of data
23
2002–2024

Ratio of inbound to outbound tourists in Saudi Arabia, 2002–2024

012342002201320242002: 0.9512003: 1.82004: 2.32005: 1.82006: 4.32007: 2.82008: 3.62009: 1.82010: 0.6092011: 0.9282012: 0.8752013: 0.8232014: 0.9212015: 0.8642016: 0.8512017: 0.7622018: 0.7762019: 0.9222020: 0.8552021: 0.4132022: 0.9862023: 1.32024: 1.2

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for ratio of inbound to outbound tourists in Saudi Arabia is 1.24, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.1% on the previous year and up 34.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, ratio of inbound to outbound tourists in Saudi Arabia peaked at 4.31 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0.4132, in 2021.

That places Saudi Arabia 54th out of 105 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2.42 0.9512 4.31 8
2010s 0.8331 0.6086 0.9279 10
2020s 0.966 0.4132 1.34 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is ratio of inbound to outbound tourists in Saudi Arabia?
Ratio of inbound to outbound tourists in Saudi Arabia was 1.24 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest ratio of inbound to outbound tourists recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The highest recorded value was 4.31 in 2006.
What is the lowest ratio of inbound to outbound tourists recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.4132 in 2021.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for ratio of inbound to outbound tourists?
Saudi Arabia ranks 54th out of 105 countries with data for 2024.
Is ratio of inbound to outbound tourists rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
Over the last ten years it is up 34.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Ratio of inbound to outbound tourists. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Ratio of inbound to outbound tourists
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
107 places, 2,238 data points, 1995–2024
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