Germany Tops Türkiye Tourism: 4 Million Visitors in the First 12.7 Months

Türkiye, in the first four months of 2025, It hosted 12 million 744 thousand 149 visitors.These visitors 10 million 590 thousand 9 of them are foreigners, the rest 2 million 154 thousand 75 of them are citizens residing abroad Germany maintained its leadership in visitor numbers both in the four-month period and in April.

Visitor Statistics for the First Four Months

In the first four months of the year, Türkiye ranked among the countries that sent the most visitors Germany ranks first with 1 million 143 thousand 107 visitors took place. Following Germany:

  • Russian Federation: 977 thousand 152 visitors
  • Iranian: 946 thousand 472 visitors
  • Bulgaria and England were the other countries from which the most visitors came, respectively.

Increase in Foreign Visitors in April and Country Distribution

The number of foreign visitors Türkiye hosted in April increased compared to the same month of the previous year. 8,01 percent increase to 3 million 900 thousand 546 reached. The country that sent the most visitors in April Germany The number of visitors from Germany increased compared to the same month of the previous year. 31,32 percent increase to 571 thousand 42 rose.

Among foreign visitors in April, England and Germany stood out. The ranking was as follows:

  • Germany: 571 thousand 42 visitors (31,32 percent increase)
  • Russian Federation: 375 thousand 820 visitors
  • England: 373 thousand 922 visitors (13,27 percent increase)
  • England Bulgaria and Iran followed.

These data show that Türkiye has made a strong start in the tourism sector and continues its growth, especially in the German market.