How much Saudi Arabia's GDP is contributed by the pilgrim?

According to a report in Saudi Arabia's Arab News from January, 2013, the country earns 3% of its GDP from pilgrimages. Revenue from pilgrims makes 3% of Saudi GDP. read more

According to a report in Saudi Arabia's Arab News from January, 2013, the country earns 3% of its GDP from pilgrimages. Revenue from pilgrims makes 3% of Saudi GDP This page may be out of date. read more

The tourism sector contributes $22.6 billion (85 billion Saudi riyals) to Saudi Arabia’s GDP with Hajj and Umrah providing $12 billion (45 billion Saudi riyals). Umrah is an extra, optional pilgrimage to Mecca and does not count as the once-in-a-lifetime Hajj pilgrimage. read more

He stressed the need for strengthening the capabilities of young Saudi men and women in making innovative gift items with a Makkah and Madinah touch for sale among pilgrims and other visitors. He believed that Saudi products could make a revenue of SR 500 million to SR 800 million annually if properly marketed. read more