Germany vs United Kingdom: Outbound tourism — Departures

Germany
164.53 million Persons
in 2024
United Kingdom
91.44 million Persons
in 2024
Germany rank
1st
United Kingdom rank
3rd

Outbound tourism — Departures over time

  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 164.53 million Persons against 91.44 million Persons in United Kingdom, a difference of 73.09 million Persons.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.8 times United Kingdom's.

Across all 11 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 1st and United Kingdom ranks 3rd of 42 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany United Kingdom Difference Ahead
2010s 195.33 million Persons 83.75 million Persons 111.59 million Persons Germany
2020s 148.98 million Persons 58.31 million Persons 90.67 million Persons Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher outbound tourism — departures, Germany or United Kingdom?
Germany, at 164.53 million Persons against 91.44 million Persons in United Kingdom as of 2024.
What is the difference in outbound tourism — departures between Germany and United Kingdom?
73.09 million Persons, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United Kingdom?
11 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2024.
How do Germany and United Kingdom rank globally for outbound tourism — departures?
Germany ranks 1st and United Kingdom ranks 3rd of 42 countries.
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.