China (People's Republic of) vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Outbound tourism — Departures

China (People's Republic of)
83.18 million Persons
in 2012
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
91.44 million Persons
in 2024
China (People's Republic of) rank
1st
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
3rd

Outbound tourism — Departures over time

  • China (People's Republic of)
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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How they compare

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 91.44 million Persons against 83.18 million Persons in China (People's Republic of), a difference of 8.25 million Persons.

That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.1 times China (People's Republic of)'s.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2008 it was United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.

China (People's Republic of) ranks 1st and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 3rd of 3 groups.

Across the 2 decades both report, China (People's Republic of) averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade China (People's Republic of) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 46.75 million Persons 66.26 million Persons 19.51 million Persons United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2010s 70.27 million Persons 66.33 million Persons 3.94 million Persons China (People's Republic of)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher outbound tourism — departures, China (People's Republic of) or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 91.44 million Persons against 83.18 million Persons in China (People's Republic of) as of 2024.
What is the difference in outbound tourism — departures between China (People's Republic of) and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
8.25 million Persons, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China (People's Republic of) and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
5 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2012.
How do China (People's Republic of) and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for outbound tourism — departures?
China (People's Republic of) ranks 1st and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 3rd of 3 groups.
Where does this data come from?
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as Outbound tourism — Departures. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Outbound tourism — Departures
Unit
Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
46 places, 695 data points, 2008–2025
Last refreshed

Outbound tourism comprises the activities of residents of a given country travelling to and staying in places outside their country of residence.