Iran welcomed 1.2 million medical tourists last year
Iran received more than a million medical tourists in 2024, reflecting the nation’s tourism push to compete on a global scale and diversify its sources of revenue.
The country welcomed 1.2 million tourists who received medical treatments across Iranian hospitals last year, Mehr News Agency reported, citing an Iranian official. Medical tourists made up 16.2% of the 7.4 million visitors last year.
A 2020 study found that medical treatments in Iran cost up to 65% less than in the United States and 40% less than in Western Europe, making the country a leading destination for affordable, high-quality healthcare.
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