Spain vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Persons participating in tourism for personal purposes by activity

Spain
17.89 million
in 2024
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
13.45 million
in 2017
Spain rank
2nd
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
4th

Persons participating in tourism for personal purposes by activity over time

  • Spain
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
05.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M201220182024

How they compare

Spain currently reports 17.89 million against 13.45 million in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 4.44 million.

That makes Spain's figure about 1.3 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.

Spain ranks 2nd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th of 31 countries.

Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher persons participating in tourism for personal purposes by activity, Spain or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Spain, at 17.89 million against 13.45 million in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2024.
What is the difference in persons participating in tourism for personal purposes by activity between Spain and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
4.44 million, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Spain and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
6 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2017.
How do Spain and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for persons participating in tourism for personal purposes by activity?
Spain ranks 2nd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 4th 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