Check out the latest and most interesting statistics about the Taj Mahal, including the number of visitors that the famous Indian landmark gets every year.
Ah, the Taj Mahal. A breathtaking piece of architecture. An impressive slice of history. The one place everyone wants to visit when traveling India.
It’s the most notable landmark in the country and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.
Have you ever wondered how many people visit the Taj every year?
When is the busiest month of the year for visiting Taj Mahal?
Below are 21 interesting statistics and facts about the Taj Mahal!
Let's get into it ...
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The Taj Mahal in Agra is the most popular tourist destination in India, attracting both domestic and foreign visitors.
It is in fact the most visited ticketed monument among domestic tourists in India, welcoming 3.29 million domestic visitors in the period of 2021-2022.
How many people visit the Taj Mahal?
The Taj Mahal receives 7 to 8 million visitors every year (including both domestic and foreign), according to the mausoleum’s official website.
The website doesn't specify which years the average number of visitors are from, but it is safe to assume that they are pre-Covid trends.
Which is the largest state in India for tourists?
Tamil Nadu is the most visited state in India, with 115 million visitors in 2022.
It’s followed by Uttar Pradesh, where the Taj Mahal is located, with 109 million visitors.
Taj Mahal tourism key statistics
The Taj Mahal was commissioned in 1631 by Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor, to house his wife’s tomb
Before the Coronavirus pandemic, the Taj Mahal received an average 7 to 8 million visitors every year
Experts estimate that the Taj Mahal complex cost around 32 million Rupees to build in its entirety in 1653, which in 2023 would be equal to 35 billion Rupees
In 2021-2022 specifically, the Taj Mahal was the most visited ticketed monument by domestic visitors in India, with 3.29 million domestic visitors that year
The Taj Mahal was not India’s most popular ticketed monument among foreign visitors in 2021-2022. It sits in second place with 38,922 visitors after the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (144,984 foreign visitors)
Monuments in Agra generated Rs 5.6 billion in the seven-year period of 2015 to 2022, but over Rs 3.3 billion was from the Taj Mahal alone
Taj Mahal general statistics
How many people visit Taj Mahal each year?
1. The Taj Mahal was commissioned in 1631 by Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor, to house his wife’s tomb.
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More than just an architectural beauty, the Taj Mahal is an important historical place with a lot of cultural significance.
2. Today, the Taj Mahal is also home to Shah Jahan’s own tomb, which lies in the center of the 17-hectare or 42-acre complex.
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3. According to the official Taj Mahal website, before the Coronavirus pandemic, this mausoleum in Agra received an average of 7 to 8 million visitors every year.
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4. In 2001, the number of annual visitors to the Taj Mahal was 2 million, which shows a significant increase through the years.
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5. The busiest months for the Taj Mahal are in October, November, and February, when the weather is cooler.
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6. Notable figures who have visited the Taj include Dwight Eisenhower, George H. W. Bush, Vladimir Putin, Princess Diana, Donald Trump, Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, and more.
[Wikipedia]
The Taj Mahal is one of the best places to travel, and it’s no wonder that so many noteworthy figures have stepped foot on the place.
7. The Taj Mahal mausoleum was built roughly between 1631 and 1648, with the entirety of the complex completed in 1653.
[CNN]
8. UNESCO designated the Taj Mahal as a World Heritage site in 1983.
[CNN]
9. Experts estimate that the Taj Mahal complex cost around 32 million Rupees to build in its entirety in 1653, which in 2023 would be equal to 35 billion Rupees.
[Wikipedia]
10. The outer dome of the Taj measures 44.4 metres in height, while the inner dome stands 24.35 metres tall.
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Taj Mahal statistics: Domestic vs. foreign visitors
How popular is the Taj Mahal among foreign visitors?
11. In 2021-2022 specifically, the Taj Mahal was the most visited ticketed monument by domestic visitors in India, with 3.29 million domestic visitors that year.
[India Tourism Statistics, 2022]
12. The Taj Mahal takes up the largest share of domestic visitors (12.65%) to centrally protected ticketed monuments in India.
[India Tourism Statistics, 2022]
13. Between the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 periods, there was a 161.5% growth in domestic visitors to the Taj Mahal.
14. The Taj Mahal was not India’s most popular ticketed monument among foreign visitors in 2021-2022. It sits in second place with 38,922 visitors after the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (144,984 foreign visitors).
[India Tourism Statistics, 2022]
15. In terms of percentage share, the Taj Mahal holds 12.21% of all foreign visits to India’s ticketed monuments in the 2021-2022 period.
[India Tourism Statistics, 2022]
16. There was a 330.8% increase in overseas visitors to the Taj Mahal between the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 periods.
[India Tourism Statistics, 2022]
17. In 2021-2022, the majority of foreign tourists visiting the Taj were from Europe and the US.
18. Between 2015 and 2022, the Taj Mahal received 34.2 million of footfall, while the nearby Agra Fort had less than half of this figure (15.8 million).
[Times of India]
According to Times of India, a majority of tourists visiting Agra come only to see the Taj.
19. Monuments in Agra generated Rs 5.6 billion in the seven-year period of 2015 to 2022, but over Rs 3.3 billion was from the Taj Mahal alone.
[Times of India]
There has been concern about creating a more diverse tour package and itinerary in India for tourists visiting Agra, as the city has more to offer than just the world-famous Taj.
20. After the Taj Mahal, the most visited monument by domestic visitors in Agra was the Agra Fort, with around 1.027 million visitors in 2022.
[Statista]
Agra Fort is located 2 km from the Taj but gets significantly fewer visitors.
21. Uttar Pradesh, the home state of the Taj Mahal, is the second most visited state in India with 109.7 million visitors in 2022.
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Uttar Pradesh sits in second place after the state of Tamil Nadu, which had 115.3 million visitors in 2022.
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