Qatar Welcomes 2.614 Million Visitors in 9 Months, GCC Is Largest Source Market at 40.9%

Qatar welcomed approximately 2.614 million visitors through land, air, and sea ports during the period from January to September 2026, according to a statement issued by "Qatar Tourism".

The number of arrivals in September alone reached 276,000, a 1.1% increase compared to the same month last year.

GCC countries topped the list of source markets for visitors at 40.9%, with 1.069 million visitors, followed by Asia and Oceania at 21%, and Europe at 20.6%.

The figures show the Asian share surpassing the European share during the first nine months of the year, with the GCC remaining the largest source market for visitors to Qatar.

What Do These Terms Mean?

Tourism Source Markets: The countries from which visitors come to a specific destination, and their shares are used to measure the strength of each market.

Market Share: The percentage of arrivals from a specific market out of the total number of arrivals during a given period.

Inbound Tourism: The movement of visitors arriving in a country from abroad, measured by the number of entries through various ports.

Year-over-Year Growth: The percentage change in a specific figure compared to the same period last year, used to measure trends.