China vs South Africa: International tourist trips
China
7.97 million
in 2020
South Africa
8.92 million
in 2024
China rank
39th
South Africa rank
37th
International tourist trips over time
- China
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 8.92 million against 7.97 million in China, a difference of 952,000.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times China's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 39th and South Africa ranks 37th of 203 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 23.74 million | 5.20 million | 18.54 million | China |
| 2000s | 43.13 million | 7.27 million | 35.86 million | China |
| 2010s | 58.78 million | 9.46 million | 49.32 million | China |
| 2020s | 7.97 million | 2.80 million | 5.17 million | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher international tourist trips, China or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 8.92 million against 7.97 million in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in international tourist trips between China and South Africa?
- 952,000, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and South Africa?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2020.
- How do China and South Africa rank globally for international tourist trips?
- China ranks 39th and South Africa ranks 37th of 203 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as International tourist trips. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.