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International Tourist: Tourism in India
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Foreign Tourist Arrivals (2023) | 9.24 Million |
| Annual Growth Rate of Foreign Tourist Arrivals in India (2022) | 305.4% |
| Domestic Tourist Visits to all States/UTs (2022) | 1.73 Billion |
| Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEE) from Tourism (Jan-Dec 2023) | $28.07 Billion |
| Share of India in International Tourism Receipts (ITRs) in World | 1.64% |
| Vision for 2030 | $56 Billion in forex, 140 Million jobs creation |
| Focus Areas | Cruise Tourism, Ecotourism, Adventure Tourism |
| Special Initiatives | ‘Visit India Year’ 2023 under G20 Presidency and India@75 Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav |
| Scope for Adventure Tourism | India has 70% of the Himalayas, 7,000+ Km of coastline, ranks 10th in total forest area, and is one of three countries with both hot and cold deserts. |
| Medical Tourism | Attracts 21% of international travelers, leveraging world-class healthcare and traditional healing practices. |
Domestic Tourist
Overview of Tourism in India: Key Statistics and Rankings
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Contribution to GDP (2021) | ₹13.2 lakh crore (US$160 billion), 5.8% of GDP (as per World Travel and Tourism Council report) |
| Jobs (2021) | 32.1 million |
| Projected Growth by 2031 | ₹33.8 lakh crore (US$400 billion), 7.2% of GDP, 7.8% annual growth rate |
| Global Ranking by Forbes | 7th most beautiful country in ‘The 50 Most Beautiful Countries In The World’ rankings |
| Tourism Development Index (2021) | 54th out of 117 countries overall |
| Travel & Tourism Competitiveness (2019) | 34th out of 140 countries overall; price competitiveness ranked 13th |
| Air Transport Infrastructure (2019) | Ranked 33rd out of 140 countries |
| Ground & Port Infrastructure (2019) | Ranked 28th out of 140 countries |
| Natural Resources (2019) | Ranked 14th out of 140 countries |
| Cultural Resources & Business Travel (2019) | Ranked 8th out of 140 countries |
| Receipts from Tourism (2012) | Ranked 16th globally, 7th among Asian & Pacific countries |
| Foreign Tourists (2022) | 6.19 million |
| Foreign Tourists (2021) | 1.52 million |
| Foreign Tourists (2019) | 10.93 million (Pre-pandemic) |
| Domestic Tourist Visits (2012) | 1,036.35 million |
| India’s Global Visit Rank (2022) | 22nd globally, 8th in Asia and Pacific |
| Medical Tourism Market (2019) | $9 billion (5th largest global healthcare travel destination) |
| National Geographic Recognition (2012) | Kerala named as one of the “ten paradises of the world” and “50 must see destinations of a lifetime” |
| State with Highest Foreign Tourism (2022) | Gujarat with 20.17% share |
| Ministry of Tourism Initiatives | National policies for tourism development, Incredible India campaign, niche tourism promotion (rural, cruise, medical, eco-tourism) |
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