Belgium vs Switzerland: Persons participating in tourism for personal purposes by activity

Belgium
774,966
in 2024
Switzerland
542,538
in 2024
Belgium rank
23rd
Switzerland rank
24th

Persons participating in tourism for personal purposes by activity over time

  • Belgium
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

Belgium currently reports 774,966 against 542,538 in Switzerland, a difference of 232,428.

That makes Belgium's figure about 1.4 times Switzerland's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Switzerland ahead.

Belgium ranks 23rd and Switzerland ranks 24th of 31 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Switzerland Difference Ahead
2010s 511,758 653,286 141,528 Switzerland
2020s 875,756 997,801 122,044 Switzerland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons participating in tourism for personal purposes by activity, Belgium or Switzerland?
Belgium, at 774,966 against 542,538 in Switzerland as of 2024.
What is the difference in persons participating in tourism for personal purposes by activity between Belgium and Switzerland?
232,428, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Switzerland?
13 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2024.
How do Belgium and Switzerland rank globally for persons participating in tourism for personal purposes by activity?
Belgium ranks 23rd and Switzerland ranks 24th of 31 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Persons participating in tourism for personal purposes by activity status. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Persons participating in tourism for personal purposes by activity status
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
32 places, 389 data points, 2012–2024
Last refreshed