Countries by International Tourist Departures

Understanding international tourist departures is crucial as it highlights the travel behavior and economic vitality of a nation's residents. In 2023, as per the latest UN tourism database, these departures signify the willingness and financial capacity of individuals to explore the world beyond their borders. This data not only reflects cultural openness but also showcases the economic power enabling citizens to embrace global travel opportunities.

List of Countries by Tourist Departures

  • Germany: With approximately 87 million international departures, Germany leads the way. This high number demonstrates the country's strong economy and the cultural inclination of its residents towards travel.
  • United Kingdom: Boasting around 71 million international departures, the United Kingdom reflects a robust interest in foreign travel among its residents. This is indicative of a vibrant travel culture and the financial capacity of its people.
  • United States of America: With about 61 million international departures, the United States showcases its citizens' enthusiasm for global exploration. The country's vast travel infrastructure augments this trend.
  • Italy: Italy saw close to 47 million international tourist departures, highlighting its residents' affinity for global curious exploration driven by the country's rich cultural heritage.
  • United Kingdom: Although already mentioned above, it's worth noting separately that the UK is a significant player in international travel, showing its people are eager and capable of exploring the world, setting trends in global tourism.
Country International Departures (1000 people) Year
Germany 86,623 2022
United Kingdom 70,950 2022
United States of America 60,550 2020
Italy 46,695 2022
Mexico 41,891 2022
France 39,484 2022
Poland 33,748 2022
Canada 31,936 2022
Malaysia 30,761 2004
Saudi Arabia 24,264 2022
The Netherlands 23,146 2022
India 21,600 2022
Portugal 20,989 2007
Belgium 20,428 2022
China 20,334 2020
Spain 18,253 2022
Hungary 18,013 2022
Romania 17,265 2022
Switzerland 15,846 2022
Ukraine 15,539 2022
Russian Federation 12,361 2020
Czech Republic 11,891 2010
Austria 11,871 2022
Brazil 10,628 2018
Iran 9,311 2022
Uzbekistan 8,437 2019
Israel 8,432 2022
Argentina 7,891 2022
Kazakhstan 7,670 2022
Sweden 7,615 2021
United Arab Emirates 7,454 2021
Turkey 7,267 2022
Bulgaria 7,252 2022
Norway 7,040 2022
Finland 6,780 2022
South Korea 6,554 2022
Syria 6,259 2010
Egypt 6,180 2014
Denmark 6,043 2022
Albania 5,882 2022
Philippines 5,703 2016
Australia 5,226 2022
Oman 5,188 2022
Singapore 5,154 2022
Greece 5,094 2022
Colombia 4,931 2022
Slovenia 4,727 2022
Lithuania 3,999 2022
Belarus 3,869 2022
Georgia 3,780 2019
Kyrgyzstan 3,734 2022
Indonesia 3,541 2022
Tunisia 3,314 2022
Algeria 2,865 2022
Luxembourg 2,819 2022
Japan 2,772 2022
Kuwait 2,649 2007
Chile 2,366 2022
Ireland 2,276 2021
Peru 2,119 2022
Morocco 2,020 2022
Croatia 2,004 2022
El Salvador 1,862 2022
Jordan 1,745 2016
Latvia 1,729 2022
New Zealand 1,629 2022
Zimbabwe 1,610 2022
Bangladesh 1,564 2019
Slovakia 1,562 2021
Azerbaijan 1,490 2022
Guatemala 1,411 2022
Ecuador 1,338 2022
Paraguay 1,291 2022
Nepal 1,197 2017
Armenia 1,139 2022
Sri Lanka 1,128 2022
Estonia 1,090 2022
Venezuela 1,079 2017
Cambodia 970 2022
Costa Rica 934 2022
Panama 851 2022
Bolivia 821 2022
Dominican Republic 780 2022
Bahrain 752 2020
Cuba 732 2022
Côte d'Ivoire 731 2022
Swaziland 711 2022
Laos 707 2020
Honduras 703 2018
Nicaragua 699 2022
Malta 695 2022
Libya 650 1997
Cyprus 514 2021
Uganda 397 2022
Tanzania 371 2021
Moldova 325 2022
Gambia 307 2006
Trinidad and Tobago 273 2010
Togo 269 2019
Malawi 244 2019
Gabon 236 2003
Mauritius 229 2022
Iceland 219 2021
Sudan 195 1995
Bermuda 192 2008
Ghana 188 2020
British Virgin Islands 139 2012
Ethiopia 133 1996
Maldives 123 2008
Fiji 109 2022
Uruguay 93 2021
Papua New Guinea 92 2002
Bhutan 72 2019
Seychelles 51 2022
Madagascar 39 1995
Central African Republic 38 2010
Turkmenistan 38 2007
Burundi 35 2001
Thailand 33 2021
Tajikistan 31 2018
Sierra Leone 25 2021
Samoa 25 2022
Vanuatu 18 2022
Chad 14 2021
São Tomé and Príncipe 10.3 2008
Niger 10 1998
Cook Islands 9 2022
Palau 9 1998
Angola 3 1996
Tuvalu 1.4 2022
Niue 1 2021

Map of Countries by Tourist Departures