In 2023, more than 1.8 million people performed Hajj, with nearly 90% of pilgrims, or 1,660,915 pilgrims, coming from outside Saudi Arabia through various ports, while the number of domestic pilgrims – including both citizens and residents – reached 184,130.
The majority of the pilgrims were male, numbering 969,694 (52.6%), while female pilgrims totalled 875,351(47.4%).
Saudi officials have said they expect the number of pilgrims this year to exceed 2023 numbers and approach pre-pandemic levels.
One of the world’s largest religious gatherings, the Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. All Muslims are required to undertake it at least once in their lives if they are physically and financially able to do so.
Here is a look at the geographic representation of pilgrims who undertook the Hajj pilgrimage in 2023.
In 2023, more than 1.8 million people performed Hajj, with nearly 90% of pilgrims, or 1,660,915 pilgrims, coming from outside Saudi Arabia through various ports, while the number of domestic pilgrims – including both citizens and residents – reached 184,130.
The majority of the pilgrims were male, numbering 969,694 (52.6%), while female pilgrims totalled 875,351(47.4%).
Saudi officials have said they expect the number of pilgrims this year to exceed 2023 numbers and approach pre-pandemic levels.
One of the world’s largest religious gatherings, the Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. All Muslims are required to undertake it at least once in their lives if they are physically and financially able to do so.
Here is a look at the geographic representation of pilgrims who undertook the Hajj pilgrimage in 2023.