International one-day trips in United States
United States: International one-day trips was 44.49 million arrivals in 2021. ◆ Volatile
International one-day trips in United States, 1995–2021
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.
Analysis
In 2021, international one-day trips in United States stood at 44.49 million arrivals.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 73.9% on the previous year and down 46.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international one-day trips in United States peaked at 132.20 million arrivals in 2006 and was at its lowest, 20.85 million arrivals, in 2002.
United States ranks 3rd of 136 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
International one-day trips in United States, year by year
| Year | arrivals | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 36.41 million arrivals | — |
| 1996 | 36.27 million arrivals | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 34.76 million arrivals | -4.2% |
| 1998 | 28.39 million arrivals | -18.3% |
| 1999 | 27.11 million arrivals | -4.5% |
| 2000 | 27.11 million arrivals | -0.0% |
| 2001 | 24.05 million arrivals | -11.3% |
| 2002 | 20.85 million arrivals | -13.3% |
| 2003 | 20.86 million arrivals | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 21.52 million arrivals | +3.1% |
| 2005 | 22.28 million arrivals | +3.5% |
| 2006 | 132.20 million arrivals | +493.4% |
| 2007 | 119.16 million arrivals | -9.9% |
| 2008 | 117.70 million arrivals | -1.2% |
| 2009 | 105.41 million arrivals | -10.4% |
| 2010 | 102.27 million arrivals | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 83.79 million arrivals | -18.1% |
| 2012 | 104.66 million arrivals | +24.9% |
| 2013 | 107.67 million arrivals | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 102.93 million arrivals | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 99.09 million arrivals | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 98.85 million arrivals | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 97.11 million arrivals | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 89.58 million arrivals | -7.8% |
| 2019 | 86.04 million arrivals | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 25.58 million arrivals | -70.3% |
| 2021 | 44.49 million arrivals | +73.9% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 44.49 million arrivals is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.24 million arrivals, 35.9× the median. (61 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where International one-day trips in United States 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +493.4% | 22.28 million arrivals | 132.20 million arrivals |
| 2021 | +73.9% | 25.58 million arrivals | 44.49 million arrivals |
| 2020 | -70.3% | 86.04 million arrivals | 25.58 million arrivals |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 32.59 million arrivals | 27.11 million arrivals | 36.41 million arrivals | 5 |
| 2000s | 61.11 million arrivals | 20.85 million arrivals | 132.20 million arrivals | 10 |
| 2010s | 97.20 million arrivals | 83.79 million arrivals | 107.67 million arrivals | 10 |
| 2020s | 35.04 million arrivals | 25.58 million arrivals | 44.49 million arrivals | 2 |
Countries ranked near United States
More reference data data for United States
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 19.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 20.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 64.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 52.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 133.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 589.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 112.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international one-day trips in United States?
- International one-day trips in United States was 44.49 million arrivals in 2021, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest international one-day trips recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 132.20 million arrivals in 2006.
- What is the lowest international one-day trips recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.85 million arrivals in 2002.
- How does United States rank for international one-day trips?
- United States ranks 3rd out of 136 countries with data for 2021.
- Is international one-day trips rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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.