India Poised to Become World’s Fourth-Largest Travel and Tourism Economy by 2036: WTTC
Summary
India is projected to become the world's fourth-largest travel and tourism economy by 2036, driven by strong sector growth, investment, and infrastructure development.
Key Points
- India's travel and tourism sector is projected to become the world's fourth-largest economy by 2036.
- The sector contributed US$263.6 billion to India's GDP in 2025, accounting for 6.6% of the economy.
- Travel and tourism growth in India is driven by expanding domestic travel, rising investment, and improving connectivity.
- The industry supported approximately 46.2 million jobs in 2025, with projections to add 15.4 million jobs by 2036.
