South Africa vs Switzerland: International tourist trips
South Africa
8.92 million
in 2024
Switzerland
9.16 million
in 2022
South Africa rank
37th
Switzerland rank
36th
International tourist trips over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 9.16 million against 8.92 million in South Africa, a difference of 240,500.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Switzerland ahead.
South Africa ranks 37th and Switzerland ranks 36th of 199 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.20 million | 7.01 million | 1.81 million | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 7.34 million | 7.68 million | 340,222 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 9.46 million | 9.82 million | 360,650 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 3.59 million | 5.75 million | 2.16 million | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher international tourist trips, South Africa or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 9.16 million against 8.92 million in South Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in international tourist trips between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 240,500, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2022.
- How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for international tourist trips?
- South Africa ranks 37th and Switzerland ranks 36th of 199 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.