Tourism in India 2024–2025 | Key Facts, Figures & Global Rankings for SSB

Fresh SSB batches starts around 1st & 15th of every month.

 📊 Economic Impact

• Contributes 5.8% to India’s GDP = ₹13.2 lakh crore (US$160 bn).
• Projected by 2031: ₹33.8 lakh crore (US$400 bn), 7.2% of GDP.
• Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEE) 2023: US$28.08 bn → +31.5% vs 2022.

🌍 Tourist Arrivals

• Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) 2023: 9.52 mn (87% of pre-pandemic).
• Top source countries: Bangladesh, USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Germany, Nepal, France.
• Domestic Tourist Visits (DTVs) 2023: 2,509.63 mn vs 1,731 mn in 2022.

🏆 Global Rankings

• World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index (2024): Rank 39.
• Price Competitiveness: Rank 18.
• Air Transport Infrastructure: Rank 26.
• Ground & Port Infrastructure: Rank 25.

🏛 Cultural & Natural Heritage

• 43 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 35 cultural, 7 natural, 1 mixed (Khangchendzonga National Park).
• Key sites: Taj Mahal, Ajanta & Ellora Caves, Kaziranga National Park, Hoysala Temples.

🏥 Medical & Niche Tourism

• 5th largest global medical tourism hub (value US$9 bn, 2019).
• Growing segments: Eco-tourism, rural tourism, cruise tourism, spiritual tourism.