Middle East & Africa Religious Tourism Market Size & Outlook
The religious tourism market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 179.0 billion by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 17.2% is expected of Middle East & Africa religious tourism market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$B)
$70.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$B)
$179.0
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
17.2%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa
Global Market
Related Markets
MEA religious tourism market highlights
- The MEA religious tourism market generated a revenue of USD 70.6 billion in 2024.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.2% from 2025 to 2030.
- In terms of segment, islam was the largest revenue generating type in 2024.
- Hinduism is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- Country-wise, Saudi Arabia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.
MEA data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 70.6 billion |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 179.0 billion |
| Growth rate | 17.2% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Islam |
| Fastest growing segment | Hinduism |
| Historical data covered | 2018 - 2023 |
| Base year for estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast period covered | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD billion |
| Market segmentation | Islam, Christianity, Jewish, Buddhism, Hinduism |
| Key market players worldwide | Trafalgar Tours, Catholic Travel Today, Expedia Group Inc, G Adventures, Globus Tours, TourRadar, Kesari Tours, Insight Vacations, Rick Steves Europe, ACE Cultural Tours |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 24.6% of the global religious tourism market in 2024.
- Globally, Europe is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- MEA is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 179.0 billion by 2030.
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Publish Date: Apr 10, 2025
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Religious Tourism Market Scope
Religious Tourism Market segmentation & scope
Religious Tourism Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedia Group Inc | View profile | 17,100 | 1111 Expedia Group Way W, Seattle, WA, United States, 98119 | www.expediagroup.com |
| G Adventures | View profile | 1001-5000 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North America | www.gadventures.com |
| TourRadar | View profile | 101-250 | Vienna, Wien, Austria, Europe | www.tourradar.com |
| ACE Cultural Tours | View profile | 11-50 | Hauxton, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Europe | www.aceculturaltours.co.uk/ |
| Kesari Tours | View profile | 501-1000 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia | www.kesari.in/ |
| Rick Steves Europe | View profile | 101-250 | Edmonds, Washington, United States, North America | ricksteves.com |
| Trafalgar Tours | View profile | 5001-10000 | London, England, United Kingdom, Europe | www.trafalgar.com/en-sg |
| Catholic Travel Today | View profile | 1-10 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, North America | catholictraveltoday.com |
| Globus Tours | View profile | - | Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, Oceania | www.globustours.co.nz |
| Insight Vacations | View profile | 101-250 | Singapore, Central Region, Singapore, Asia | www.insightvacations.com/asia |
Middle East & Africa Religious Tourism Market Outlook
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Islam was the largest segment with a revenue share of 33.85% in 2024.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa religious tourism market based on islam, christianity, jewish, buddhism, hinduism covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
- Middle East & Africa Religious Tourism Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion , 2018-2030)
- Buddhism
- Hinduism
- Islam
- Christianity
- Jewish
- Others
- Middle East & Africa Religious Tourism Market Age Group Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion , 2018-2030)
- Below 20
- Years 20 - 40
- Years 40 - 60
- Years 60 Years & Above
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Middle East Africa Religious Tourism Market, 2018-2030 (US$B)
MEA religious tourism market statistics, by type, 2018-2030 (USD Billion)
