Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments was 23.84 million guests in 2018. ▲ Rising
Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Republic of Korea, 2009–2018
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in guests.
Analysis
In 2018, local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Republic of Korea stood at 23.84 million guests. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
That represents a change of up 18.1% on the previous year and up 117.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Republic of Korea peaked at 23.84 million guests in 2018 and was at its lowest, 9.86 million guests, in 2015.
Republic of Korea ranks 18th of 96 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | guests | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 10.95 million guests | — |
| 2010 | 12.00 million guests | +9.6% |
| 2011 | 12.02 million guests | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 12.08 million guests | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 12.03 million guests | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 10.94 million guests | -9.1% |
| 2015 | 9.86 million guests | -9.8% |
| 2016 | 16.00 million guests | +62.2% |
| 2017 | 20.19 million guests | +26.1% |
| 2018 | 23.84 million guests | +18.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.95 million guests | 10.95 million guests | 10.95 million guests | 1 |
| 2010s | 14.33 million guests | 9.86 million guests | 23.84 million guests | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Republic of Korea?
- Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Republic of Korea was 23.84 million guests in 2018, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 23.84 million guests in 2018.
- What is the lowest local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.86 million guests in 2015.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments?
- Republic of Korea ranks 18th out of 96 countries with data for 2018.
- Is local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 117.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of domestic visitors who check in to hotels and similar accommodation establishments within their own country.