The number of Arab and foreign tourists visiting Syria since its liberation in December 2024 until the end of November 2025 has increased by 80% compared to the same period in 2024.
“The total number of visitors and tourists, including Syrians, Arabs and foreigners, increased by 18% in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching 3.56 million compared to 3.01 million,” Syrian Minister of Tourism Mazen al-Salhani said in a statement.
Total number of visitors
Al Salhani pointed out that, “In addition to the 2.69 million Syrian expatriate visitors, an increase of 6% compared to 2024, the number of Arab and foreign tourists increased by 80% during the same period, from 483,000 to approximately 868,000, of which the total number of foreign tourists reached 377,000, an increase of 79% on an annual basis, from 210,000 compared to 2024.” 2024. ”
amazing growth
“Foreign tourist growth was driven by an impressive growth of more than 1,063% in Turkey, 174% in Germany, 155% in the UK and 151% in Norway. It reflects the return of global interest in Syria as a unique heritage and cultural destination. These indicators form a strong basis for attracting European and Arab investments in areas such as hospitality, air transport and sustainable tourism. ”
The number of Arab and foreign tourists visiting Syria has increased by 80% since its liberation in December 2024 and by the end of November 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
“The total number of visitors and tourists, including Syrians, Arabs and foreigners, increased by 18% in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching 3.56 million compared to 3.01 million,” Syrian Tourism Minister Mazen al-Salehani said in a statement.
Total number of visitors
“In addition to 2.69 million foreign Syrian tourists, an increase of 6% from 2024, the number of Arab and foreign tourists increased by 80% during the same period, from 483,000 to approximately 868,000, bringing the total number of foreign tourists to 377,000, representing an annual increase of 79% over the previous year,” Al Salehani pointed out. In 2024, it will reach 210,000 people. ”
amazing growth
He said: “The increase in foreign tourists was driven by exceptional growth of more than 1063% in Turkey, 174% in Germany, 155% in the UK and 151% in Norway. This reflects the return of tourists from Western Europe and Northern Europe, and the shift in tourism activity from regional to international. “These indicators demonstrate renewed global interest in Syria as a unique heritage and cultural destination. These indicators form a strong basis for attracting European and Arab investments in the hospitality, air transport and sustainable tourism sectors.” Sector. ”
