Turkish citizens residing abroad tend to visit Turkey to see friends and relatives. In 2019, approximately 3.75 million citizens departing the country had been visiting for this purpose. An additional 1.9 million visited for travel, entertainment, sport or other cultural activities. In comparison, more foreign tourists visited Turkey for travel and entertainment purposes, and fewer to see friends and family.
Number of departing Turkish citizens (resident abroad) from Turkey in 2019, by purpose of visit
(in thousands)
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