Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes … annual in France
France: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes … annual was 1.78 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in France, 1997–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
France recorded 1.78 % change on previous year for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in 2019.
That represents a change of down 60.0% on the previous year and up 177.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in France peaked at 6.44 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -6.15 % change on previous year, in 2008.
France ranks 124th of 174 countries on this measure, 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 France, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 6.44 % change on previous year | — |
| 2005 | 4.8 % change on previous year | -25.6% |
| 2006 | 4.88 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 3.86 % change on previous year | -20.9% |
| 2008 | -6.15 % change on previous year | -259.5% |
| 2009 | -2.32 % change on previous year | -62.3% |
| 2010 | 0.6224 % change on previous year | -126.9% |
| 2011 | 3.64 % change on previous year | +484.2% |
| 2012 | 3.49 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 2.3 % change on previous year | -34.0% |
| 2014 | -2.08 % change on previous year | -190.2% |
| 2015 | 0.9405 % change on previous year | -145.3% |
| 2016 | -2.18 % change on previous year | -332.1% |
| 2017 | 5.49 % change on previous year | -351.3% |
| 2018 | 4.46 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 2019 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -60.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 1.78 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 8.29 % change on previous year, 22% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- France's 1.78 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.48 % change on previous year, 21% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.44 % change on previous year | 6.44 % change on previous year | 6.44 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.01 % change on previous year | -6.15 % change on previous year | 4.88 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | 1.85 % change on previous year | -2.18 % change on previous year | 5.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
Countries ranked near France
- 121 China 2.45 % change on previous year compare
- 122 Argentina 2.21 % change on previous year compare
- 123 United Kingdom 2.12 % change on previous year compare
- 125 San Marino 1.73 % change on previous year compare
- 126 Italy 1.2 % change on previous year compare
- 127 Russia 0.2068 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in France?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in France was 1.78 % 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 6.44 % change on previous year in 1997.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.15 % change on previous year in 2008.
- How does France rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth?
- France ranks 124th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 177.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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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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.