International one-day trips in South Africa
South Africa: International one-day trips was 2.50 million arrivals in 2024. ▼ Falling
International one-day trips in South Africa, 2009–2024
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.
Analysis
In 2024, international one-day trips in South Africa stood at 2.50 million arrivals.
The figure is down 11.2% on the previous year and down 49.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international one-day trips in South Africa peaked at 5.08 million arrivals in 2016 and was at its lowest, 408,000 arrivals, in 2021.
That places South Africa 25th out of 136 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 16 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.52 million arrivals | 2.52 million arrivals | 2.52 million arrivals | 1 |
| 2010s | 4.45 million arrivals | 3.23 million arrivals | 5.08 million arrivals | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.69 million arrivals | 408,000 arrivals | 2.82 million arrivals | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is international one-day trips in South Africa?
- International one-day trips in South Africa was 2.50 million arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest international one-day trips recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5.08 million arrivals in 2016.
- What is the lowest international one-day trips recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 408,000 arrivals in 2021.
- How does South Africa rank for international one-day trips?
- South Africa ranks 25th out of 136 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international one-day trips rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of International one-day trips. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of trips by visitors who arrive from abroad and depart within the same day.