Ireland vs Romania: Outbound tourism — Departures

Ireland
15.59 million Persons
in 2024
Romania
14.02 million Persons
in 2024
Ireland rank
18th
Romania rank
19th

Outbound tourism — Departures over time

  • Ireland
  • Romania
05.0M10.0M15.0M200820162024

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 15.59 million Persons against 14.02 million Persons in Romania, a difference of 1.56 million Persons.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Romania's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Romania ahead.

Ireland ranks 18th and Romania ranks 19th of 42 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Romania Difference Ahead
2010s 7.15 million Persons 10.84 million Persons 3.69 million Persons Romania
2020s 9.00 million Persons 10.10 million Persons 1.10 million Persons Romania

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher outbound tourism — departures, Ireland or Romania?
Ireland, at 15.59 million Persons against 14.02 million Persons in Romania as of 2024.
What is the difference in outbound tourism — departures between Ireland and Romania?
1.56 million Persons, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Romania?
15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
How do Ireland and Romania rank globally for outbound tourism — departures?
Ireland ranks 18th and Romania ranks 19th 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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About this data

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.