Germany vs United States: Outbound tourism — Departures

Germany
164.53 million Persons
in 2024
United States
107.71 million Persons
in 2024
Germany rank
1st
United States rank
2nd

Outbound tourism — Departures over time

  • Germany
  • United States
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 164.53 million Persons against 107.71 million Persons in United States, a difference of 56.81 million Persons.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.5 times United States's.

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

Germany ranks 1st and United States ranks 2nd of 42 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany United States Difference Ahead
2010s 195.33 million Persons 112.44 million Persons 82.89 million Persons Germany
2020s 148.98 million Persons 82.65 million Persons 66.33 million Persons Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher outbound tourism — departures, Germany or United States?
Germany, at 164.53 million Persons against 107.71 million Persons in United States as of 2024.
What is the difference in outbound tourism — departures between Germany and United States?
56.81 million Persons, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United States?
11 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2024.
How do Germany and United States rank globally for outbound tourism — departures?
Germany ranks 1st and United States ranks 2nd 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.