In 2024, international tourist arrivals accounted for 99% of the 2019 figures, four years after the COVID-19 pandemic, confirming the recovery from the worst crisis in the sector’s history.
1.4 million tourists travelled abroad in 2024, approximately 11% more than in 2023 and practically the same figure as in 2019. The results were boosted by a strong post-pandemic demand in all regions, robust outbound tourism in many relevant markets and the continuous recovery of the Asia-Pacific region.
The Middle East continued to be the best-performing region in 2024, with arrivals 32% higher than in 2019 and 1% higher than in 2023. Africa received 7% more tourists than before the pandemic. Europe, the largest global tourist destination, recorded an increase of 1% in international arrivals versus 2019. The Americas recovered 97% of arrivals prior to the pandemic (-3% versus 2019) and Asia-Pacific reached 87% (-13% versus 2019).
International tourism revenues continued to grow strongly in 2024, reaching 1.6 billion dollars, according to preliminary estimations, representing an increase of 3% with respect to 2023 and 4% in real terms versus 2019.
In 2025, arrivals are expected to grow by between 3% and 5%, based on global economic forecasts, the UN Panel of Experts forecasts and the assumption that economic conditions will continue to be favourable, inflation will continue to decrease and geopolitical conflicts will not escalate.
International tourist arrivals by region
International tourist arrivals
Recovery of international tourist arrivals
