Religious Tourism Market to reach USD 2,175.09 Bn by 2032 - Coherent Market Insights

Religious Tourism Market to reach USD 2,175.09 Bn by 2032

The global religious tourism market is expected to be valued at USD 1,380.52 billion in 2025. The market is anticipated to reach USD 2,175.09 billion valuation by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period (2025-2032).

An increase in spiritual well-being and health and the confluence of annual religious festivals are major factors driving the religious tourism market growth. The integration of technology in expanding religious tourism experiences and deepening the connection of faith with people can further contribute to the market growth.

Key Market Insights

The religious tourism market is predicted to rapidly scale owing to rising interest in pilgrimage sites and an increasing number of spiritual followers across religions. India and Saudi Arabia have transformed their tourism infrastructure to cater to the growing number of tourists and travelers.

• By type, Catholicism segment is expected to contribute the most to the religious tourism market with a 24.6% market share in 2025. With 1.3 billion Catholic followers worldwide and the presence of famous cathedrals and churches, the segment can continue to attract a horde of followers.
• By age group, the 30-40 years segment is expected to contribute the maximum to market revenue owing to adults possessing large disposable income levels. The segment is projected to account for a 35.7% share of the religious tourism market in 2025. The influence of social media and desire for spiritual enrichment can drive the segment growth.
• Region-wise, the Middle East is expected to dominate the global market with a 39.4% share in 2025. The presence of holy sites of Islam in Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem attracts a vast number of pilgrims worldwide. For instance, Saudi Arabia has enhanced its airport and transportation infrastructure to facilitate the large number of followers.

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Religious Tourism Market Report Coverage

Market Dynamics

The religious tourism market growth is driven by the large number of religious festivals and the diverse nature of countries. Religious tourism has increased in recent years due to the faith among young followers and rising visits to important sites such as Nazareth and Mecca. The expansion of tourism infrastructure by countries for promoting religious tourism is expected to drive the market growth over the forecast period.

Market Opportunities

Increased Airline Connectivity and Budget Accommodations

Launch of economic airlines and connectivity to major cities and countries are likely to increase opportunities for the global religious tourism market. Countries are promoting religious sites beyond pilgrimage periods to increase footfall and extend tourist visits. The recently concluded Maha Kumbh Festival of 2025 attracted a large number of tourists beyond Southeast Asia and created new employment opportunities in Uttar Pradesh, a state of India.

Market Challenges

Strict Visa Policies and Travel Warnings

The religious tourism market may be affected by travel warnings caused due to natural disasters such as floods or earthquakes. Infrequent flights and disruption of regular schedules due to unpredictable weather can pose a hurdle to market growth. Strict visa policies to enter certain countries or over-commercialization of religious sites can damage sites and artifacts and deter the entry of new travelers. In 2024, Brazil enforced a stringent visa policy for persons from the countries of Nepal, India, and Vietnam to prevent certain citizens from using the country as a stopover to migrate to the U.S. or Canada.

Analyst’s View

“The religious tourism market is predicted to grow steadily over the forecast period”, quips Mr. Yash Doshi, a senior management consultant of Coherent Market Insights.

“The Middle East is expected to be a major attraction site for tourists and travelers owing to the presence of important pilgrimage sites for Christians and Muslims.

However, Southeast Asia appears to be a viable destination for religious tourism owing to the presence of Buddhist monasteries in Cambodia and Thailand. Political instability and security issues can act as a deterrent for the market worldwide.”

Recent Developments

Wendy Wu Tours, a prominent U.K. tour specialist agency, is launching the Legends of the Silk Road tour in September 2025. The new package offers travelers a 3-night stay on the luxury Golden Eagle Silk Road Express train and explores destinations along the Silk Road of China’s Northwest region.

Competitor Insights

• Kesari Tours Pvt Ltd
• Brightspark Travel Inc.
• Amiel Tours LTD
• 206 Tours Inc.
• Israel Travel Providers LLC
• Maranatha Tours
• Gil Travel Group
• Catholic Travel Centre
• Regina Tours
• Holy Voyages
• Heritage Tours & Travels
• ACE Cultural Tours
• N.S. Travel & Tours Co. Ltd.
• Indus Travels Inc.
• Vansol Travel & Tours

Market Segmentation

• Type
• Hinduism
• Islam
• Catholicism
• Buddhism
• Confucianism
• Others
•  Age Group
• Below 20 Years
• 20-30 Years
• 30-40 Years
• 40-50 Years
• Above 50 Years

Regional Insights

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Latin America
  • Mexico
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America
• Europe
  • France
  • Italy
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • South Korea
  • India
  • Japan
  • China
  • Australia
  • ASEAN
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC Countries
  • Israel
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa