International tourist trips per 1000 people in South Africa
South Africa: International tourist trips per 1000 people was 139.34 in 2024. ▲ Rising
International tourist trips per 1000 people in South Africa, 1995–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, international tourist trips per 1000 people in South Africa stood at 139.34.
That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and down 18.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international tourist trips per 1000 people in South Africa peaked at 187.66 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 36.68, in 2021.
That places South Africa 124th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 30 years of available data.
International tourist trips per 1000 people in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 100.76 | — |
| 1996 | 108.92 | +8.1% |
| 1997 | 108.96 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 124 | +13.8% |
| 1999 | 126.04 | +1.6% |
| 2000 | 124.51 | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 121.66 | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 133.9 | +10.1% |
| 2003 | 134.12 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 136.31 | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 148.9 | +9.2% |
| 2006 | 167.93 | +12.8% |
| 2007 | 179.92 | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 187.66 | +4.3% |
| 2009 | 135.55 | -27.8% |
| 2010 | 154.25 | +13.8% |
| 2011 | 157.35 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 170.84 | +8.6% |
| 2013 | 174.42 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 171.76 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 156.97 | -8.6% |
| 2016 | 175.41 | +11.7% |
| 2017 | 178.45 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 178.66 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 171.64 | -3.9% |
| 2020 | 46.27 | -73.0% |
| 2021 | 36.68 | -20.7% |
| 2022 | 91.35 | +149.0% |
| 2023 | 134.2 | +46.9% |
| 2024 | 139.34 | +3.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 113.74 | 100.76 | 126.04 | 5 |
| 2000s | 147.05 | 121.66 | 187.66 | 10 |
| 2010s | 168.98 | 154.25 | 178.66 | 10 |
| 2020s | 89.57 | 36.68 | 139.34 | 5 |
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More reference data data for South Africa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international tourist trips per 1000 people in South Africa?
- International tourist trips per 1000 people in South Africa was 139.34 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest international tourist trips per 1000 people recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 187.66 in 2008.
- What is the lowest international tourist trips per 1000 people recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.68 in 2021.
- How does South Africa rank for international tourist trips per 1000 people?
- South Africa ranks 124th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international tourist trips per 1000 people rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of International tourist trips per 1000 people. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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