Over 1.7 million pilgrims perform Hajj this year

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 27th May, 2026) Saudi authorities announced that a total of 1,707,310 pilgrims performed Hajj this year, marking an increase of 2.04 percent compared to last year’s pilgrimage season.

According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the General Authority for Statistics said 1,546,655 pilgrims arrived from outside Saudi Arabia through air, land and sea routes, while 160,646 domestic pilgrims, including Saudi citizens and residents, also performed Hajj 1447 AH.

The total number of male pilgrims reached 893,396, while female pilgrims numbered 813,905.

SPA told APP that among overseas pilgrims, 1,485,729 arrived by air, 54,429 entered through land borders and 6,497 reached Saudi Arabia by sea routes.

Authorities said pilgrims from 165 nationalities participated in Hajj this year, reflecting the global nature of the annual Islamic gathering.

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The report added that around 3,88,700 pilgrims benefited from the Makkah Route Initiative, which facilitated immigration and travel procedures in pilgrims’ home countries before departure for Saudi Arabia.

According to the statistics authority, the number of personnel engaged in Hajj operations increased to 420,070 this year.

However, the number of volunteers declined by nearly 22 percent, falling from 34,540 last year to 26,701 during Hajj 2026.

The figures were compiled through administrative records provided by the Saudi Ministry of Interior.

Last year, a total of 1,673,230 pilgrims performed Hajj, including 1,506,576 overseas pilgrims and 166,654 domestic pilgrims.