The Saudi Ministry of Tourism has released its 2024 Annual Statistical Report on the tourism sector in Saudi Arabia, highlighting key indicators of tourism activity and underlining the sector’s continued growth following significant progress recorded in 2023, Invest-Gate reports.

Ahmed Al Khateeb, Saudi Minister of Tourism, stated that the strong performance reflected in the 2024 report was achieved with the guidance and support of the Kingdom’s leadership.

He added that tourism has become a key enabler of Saudi Vision 2030, with the report showcasing the sector’s accelerated growth driven by the efforts of the Ministry and all stakeholders in Saudi Arabia’s tourism ecosystem.

According to the report, the Kingdom welcomed around 116 mn domestic and inbound tourists in 2024, a 6% increase compared to 2023. Total tourism spending—for both domestic and inbound tourism—reached approximately SAR 284 bn, reflecting an 11% year-on-year growth.

The Ministry noted that Saudi Arabia achieved its highest-ever number of inbound tourists, receiving about 30 mn in 2024, marking an 8% rise compared to 2023. Inbound tourism spending in 2024 totaled SAR 168.5 bn, up 19% from the previous year.

Domestic tourism also experienced solid growth, with 86.2 mn domestic tourists in 2024, a 5% increase compared to 2023. Moreover, domestic tourism spending reached SAR 115.3 bn in 2024.