Global Religious Tourism Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030

The global religious tourism market size was estimated at USD 286.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 671.9 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 15.6% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$B)
$286.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$B)
$671.9
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
15.6%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global religious tourism market highlights

  • The global religious tourism market generated a revenue of USD 286.6 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 671.9 billion by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 15.6% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, christianity accounted for a revenue of USD 92.9 billion in 2024.
  • Islam is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Europe was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, India is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 286.6 billion
Market revenue in 2030USD 671.9 billion
Growth rate15.6% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentChristianity
Fastest growing segmentIslam
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD billion
Market segmentationIslam, Christianity, Jewish, Buddhism, Hinduism

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 15.7% of the global religious tourism market in 2024.
  • By country, the Saudi Arabia is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, India is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 28.9 billion by 2030.

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Religious Tourism Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Insight Vacations View profile 101-250 Singapore, Central Region, Singapore, Asia https://www.insightvacations.com/asia
Globus Tours View profile - Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, Oceania https://www.globustours.co.nz
Catholic Travel Today View profile 1-10 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, North America https://catholictraveltoday.com
Trafalgar Tours View profile 5001-10000 London, England, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.trafalgar.com/en-sg
Rick Steves Europe View profile 101-250 Edmonds, Washington, United States, North America http://ricksteves.com
Kesari Tours View profile 501-1000 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia https://www.kesari.in/
ACE Cultural Tours View profile 11-50 Hauxton, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.aceculturaltours.co.uk/
TourRadar View profile 101-250 Vienna, Wien, Austria, Europe http://www.tourradar.com
G Adventures View profile 1001-5000 Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North America http://www.gadventures.com
Expedia Group Inc View profile 17100 1111 Expedia Group Way W, Seattle, WA, United States, 98119 https://www.expediagroup.com

Global religious tourism market outlook

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Christianity was the largest segment with a revenue share of 32.41% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global religious tourism market based on islam, christianity, jewish, buddhism, hinduism covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Religious Tourism Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018-2030)
    • Christianity
    • Others
    • Buddhism
    • Hinduism
    • Islam
    • Jewish
  • Global Religious Tourism Age Group Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018-2030)
    • Below 20
    • Years 40 - 60
    • Years 60 Years & Above
    • Years 20 - 40

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