Official statistics issued by the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority showed a notable improvement in the number of foreign visitors during 2025, reflecting a gradual restoration of confidence in Petra as a global tourist destination following regional and international challenges in recent years.
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According to the statistics, the total number of visitors to Petra in 2025 reached approximately 582,550, representing a 27% increase compared to 2024, when 457,215 visitors were recorded.
Regarding foreign visitors, the data show a fluctuating trend during the 2019–2025 period. In 2019, the number of foreign tourists stood at about 1,179,000 before declining sharply to 271,760 in 2020 and 135,229 in 2021, due to the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Foreign tourism began a gradual recovery in 2022 and 2023, with 683,798 visitors in 2022 and 985,696 in 2023. However, numbers dropped sharply in 2024 to 257,284 foreign visitors—a decline of 74%—as a result of regional developments.
In 2025, foreign visitor numbers rose again to 373,752, marking a growth rate of 45% compared to 2024. Foreign tourists accounted for 64% of Petra’s total visitors during the year.
The data showed that October recorded the highest number of visitors in 2025, with 81,069 visitors, while December saw a notable improvement with 53,383 visitors—an increase of 95% compared to the same month in 2024.
These indicators reflect a gradual return of confidence in Petra as a global tourist destination and the beginning of a recovery in tourism activity, supported by the resumption of various airline routes to the region, particularly low-cost carriers.
(PETRA)
