World Youth Day numbers two months before it begins

Two months before the start of World Youth Day, Lisbon 2023, which will take place from 1 to 6 August, here are some interesting numbers to know.

Numbers related to WYD 2023 already exceed those recorded in previous WYDs and a large influx of people is expected in the Portuguese capital during the six days of the event.

  • 600,000 registered pilgrims;
  • 184 countries represented;
  • 20,605 volunteers;
  • 6,000 host families;
  • 400,000 places for group accommodation;
  • 1,000 catering and hospitality facilities, partners of WYD;
  • 201 events within the WYD;
  • 90 performance venues;
  • 6,753 trees planted worldwide in the name of WYD Lisbon 2023;
  • 9 translations of the WYD Anthem 2023.

Source: WYD DON BOSCO 23 

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