Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes … annual in China
China: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes … annual was 2.45 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in China, 2003–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2019, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in China stood at 2.45 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 80.0% on the previous year and up 123.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in China peaked at 53.76 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, -16.81 % change on previous year, in 2003.
That places China 121st out of 174 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes … annual in China, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -16.81 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 53.76 % change on previous year | -419.8% |
| 2005 | 19.78 % change on previous year | -63.2% |
| 2006 | 6.42 % change on previous year | -67.6% |
| 2007 | 14.93 % change on previous year | +132.5% |
| 2008 | -2.62 % change on previous year | -117.5% |
| 2009 | -10.44 % change on previous year | +299.1% |
| 2010 | 19.33 % change on previous year | -285.2% |
| 2011 | 4.29 % change on previous year | -77.8% |
| 2012 | 0.6062 % change on previous year | -85.9% |
| 2013 | -3.9 % change on previous year | -742.9% |
| 2014 | 4.32 % change on previous year | -210.9% |
| 2015 | -1.7 % change on previous year | -139.4% |
| 2016 | 24.64 % change on previous year | -1547.2% |
| 2017 | 45 % change on previous year | +82.6% |
| 2018 | 12.24 % change on previous year | -72.8% |
| 2019 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -80.0% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 2.45 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 18.5 % change on previous year, 13% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
- China's 2.45 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.45 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes … annual in China changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +1547.2% | -1.7 % change on previous year | 24.64 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.29 % change on previous year | -16.81 % change on previous year | 53.76 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | 10.73 % change on previous year | -3.9 % change on previous year | 45 % change on previous year | 10 |
Countries ranked near China
- 118 Lesotho 3.75 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Belgium 3.47 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Sudan 3 % change on previous year compare
- 122 Argentina 2.21 % change on previous year compare
- 123 United Kingdom 2.12 % change on previous year compare
- 124 France 1.78 % change on previous year compare
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 303.29 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 206.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 350.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,480 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 102.37 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in China?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in China was 2.45 % change on previous year in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 53.76 % change on previous year in 2004.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was -16.81 % change on previous year in 2003.
- How does China rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth?
- China ranks 121st out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 123.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.