Tourism & Culture
International tourist arrivals, domestic tourism velocity, heritage sites, and tourism revenue.
42 UNESCO Heritage Sites
Rank 39 on TTDI
↑Post-Pandemic Revival
5 & 6. Benchmarks & Trend Charts
India vs the World & Peer Averages
Comparing tourism & culture against Top Countries, Global Average, G20 Average, BRICS Average, and OECD Average.
Global comparative benchmarks for Tourism & Culture are compiled from statutory repositories.
Refer to national datasets below for verified official metrics.
7. Related Disclosures
Latest Official Press Releases
Automated disclosures from Press Information Bureau (PIB) and statutory wire feeds.
All statistics originate exclusively from Government of India gazettes, Ministry reports, e-Courts registries, and international statutory publications (World Bank, IMF, UNESCO, WHO, WIPO).
Ministry of Tourism FTAs (Foreign Tourist Arrivals) and WEF Travel & Tourism Development Index.
India is a cultural titan with 42 UNESCO sites, yet ranks 39th on the Travel & Tourism Development Index. While domestic tourism is exploding, foreign tourist arrivals remain far below the country's true potential.
- ✓Massive domestic tourism engine driving local economies
- ✓Rich cultural density with 42 recognized UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- !International tourist arrivals (9.2M) trail behind smaller Asian peers (e.g. Thailand)
- !Hygiene and tourist safety perceptions limit global inbound growth
Targeting $50 Billion in international tourism receipts by 2030 through specialized visa policies and infrastructure upgrades.
14. Statutory FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Verified answers backed by official government disclosures.
How many foreign tourists visit India?
India received roughly 9.2 million foreign tourists annually pre-pandemic, and is currently recovering to those levels.
15. Open Data Export
Datasets & Export Options
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