Key Takeaways
- More than 4.3 million foreign tourists visited Pakistan in 2024 and 2025.
- Afghanistan was the largest contributor with over 1.21 million visitors.
- The United Kingdom followed with over 1 million tourists.
According to figures presented by the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination to the National Assembly, Pakistan welcomed over 4.3 million foreign tourists in 2024 and 2025. The data highlights a significant increase in tourism, with the country recording more than 2.1 million international visitors in 2024 and approximately 2.2 million in 2025.
Afghanistan emerged as the top contributor, with 641,199 tourists in 2024 and 575,674 in 2025. The United Kingdom followed closely with 503,409 visitors in 2024 and 514,412 in 2025. The United States contributed 261,282 and 248,665 tourists in 2024 and 2025, respectively.
Iran saw an increase in tourist arrivals, from 106,835 in 2024 to 152,885 in 2025. Canada recorded 116,529 and 117,600 visitors in the same years. China contributed 74,093 and 85,575 tourists, while Germany and Australia maintained steady numbers with 41,389 and 43,097, and 59,154 and 58,578 visitors, respectively.
Other notable contributors included Malaysia with 14,187 and 11,626 tourists, and Thailand with 6,762 and 5,694 visitors. These figures indicate a diverse range of countries contributing to Pakistan's growing tourism sector.
The Ministry's figures also highlight the steady growth in tourist arrivals from various countries, with Afghanistan and the United Kingdom leading the pack. The United States and Canada also showed consistent growth, contributing significantly to the overall numbers.
The data underscores the positive impact of tourism on the country's economy and the potential for further growth in the sector. With a diverse mix of visitors, Pakistan is well-positioned to continue attracting tourists from around the world.
