Saudi Statistics Authority Releases Hajj 2026 Figures
Jeddah | May 30, 2026 | DeccanLive.com
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics has announced that a total of 1,707,301 pilgrims are performing Hajj in the 1447 Hijri season, corresponding to Hajj 2026.
According to the authority, 1,546,655 pilgrims arrived from outside Saudi Arabia through various entry points. These pilgrims came from 165 different countries. Meanwhile, 160,646 pilgrims are from within the Kingdom, including Saudi citizens and residents.
The latest figures show an increase compared to last year’s Hajj season, when 1,673,230 pilgrims participated from both inside and outside Saudi Arabia. In 2024, the total number of pilgrims exceeded 1.83 million.
As the sun set on Tuesday, pilgrims began moving from the Plain of Arafat to Muzdalifah, one of the most important stages of the Hajj pilgrimage. There, they will perform the Maghrib and Isha prayers together and spend the night in worship, prayer, and remembrance of God.
The Hajj rituals officially began on Monday, the 8th of Dhul Hijjah, with pilgrims spending the Day of Tarwiyah in Mina. On Tuesday, the movement of pilgrims to Arafat was successfully completed.
Saudi authorities have made extensive arrangements to ensure the safety, comfort, and smooth movement of millions of pilgrims during the annual pilgrimage.
