From Which Countries Most Hajj Pilgrims Come From

In 2023, nearly 1.8 million pilgrims performed the Hajj, approaching pre-pandemic levels. Indonesia issued the most non-domestic pilgrim visas at 229,000, followed by Pakistan and India. Saudi officials predict over two million pilgrims in 2024.

In 2023, almost 1.8 million people performed the Hajj, almost back to pre-pandemic levels. Officials from Saudi Arabia predict that the number will surpass two million in 2024.

Every year, Saudi Arabia issues a certain amount of visas for Hajj pilgrims, as reported by Statista's Anna Fleck. For nations with a majority of Muslims, quotas are determined at the rate of one pilgrim visa for every 1,000 Muslim citizens. These aim to level the playing field in terms of distribution for those who seek to visit, as well as to regulate the number of visitors to Mecca (a need considering previous years' mass crushes during the ritual).

This graph indicates that a large number of Asian nations have issued non-domestic pilgrim visas, with Ind...