In 2020, the number of global Muslim tourists was predicted to be 160 million.
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The number of Muslim tourists worldwide continues to increase every year. According to the *Global Muslim Travel Index 2019*, this number reached 140 million in 2018 and is predicted to increase to 160 million in 2020.
The report also estimates that the number of global Muslim tourists will reach 230 million in 2026. With that number, their total expenditure could reach US$300 billion, with US$180 billion coming from online purchases.
Several countries are favorite destinations for Muslim tourists, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Morocco, Malaysia, and Bahrain, which are members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Furthermore, Spain, France, Russia, Thailand, and Singapore, which are not members of the organization, are also popular destinations.
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