Turkey’s Tourism Income Skyrockets by 182% in July-September

According to TurkStat’s (Turkish Statistical Institute) data, Turkey’s tourism income shot up by 181.8% year-on-year in the 3rd quarter of 2021. 

Following a significant fall last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the country earned $11.4 billion this July-September, up from $4 billion in the same period last year when the pandemic led to a collapse in international travel.

Turkey welcomed 13.6 million visitors in the 3-month period,  jumping by 143.4% on an annual basis.

Tourists from those top 5 countries visited Turkey most in between July-September, 2021:

1. Russia
2. Germany
3. Ukraine
4. Bulgaria
5. Iran