Saudi Arabia
Global context
| Measure | 2015 |
|---|---|
| International tourism expenditure (US$bn) | 20.7 |
| Global rank for international tourism expenditure | 13 |
| Number of outbound visits (m) | 7.6 |
| Most visited destination | United Arab Emirates |
| Most visited destination in Western Europe | United Kingdom |
Key demographic and economic data
| Measure | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Population (m) | 31.5 |
| GDP per capita (US$) | 20,485 |
| Annual average GDP growth over past decade (%) | 3.9 |
| Annual average GDP growth in the past year (%) | 4.1 |
Inbound visits to Britain
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Access to Britain from Saudi Arabia
| Measure | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Weekly aircraft departures | 32 |
| Weekly seat capacity | 8,995 |
| Airports with direct routes in Saudi Arabia | 2 |
| Airports with direct routes in Britain | 2 |
- There are 32 direct flight departures to Britain a week, with a total seat capacity of 8,995 seat a week*
- Two airports in Saudi Arabia serve two British airports*
- The current rate of Air Passenger Duty for visitors departing Britain for Saudi Arabia is £73
*2016 data (excluding routes from Madinah to the UK)
Downloads
Explore the perceived barriers which stop visitors from Saudi Arabia visiting regions outside of London. Published October 2014
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