Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Belarus
Belarus: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 1.49 million arrivals in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
1.49 million arrivals
Change on year
up 89.6%
World rank
85th
of 203 countries
All-time high
2.21 million arrivals
in 2019
All-time low
209,000 arrivals
in 2002
Years of data
25
1998–2022
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Belarus, 1998–2022
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.
Analysis
In 2022, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Belarus stood at 1.49 million arrivals.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 89.6% on the previous year and up 50.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Belarus peaked at 2.21 million arrivals in 2019 and was at its lowest, 209,000 arrivals, in 2002.
That places Belarus 85th out of 203 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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 in Belarus, year by year
| Year | arrivals | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 363,000 arrivals | — |
| 1999 | 315,000 arrivals | -13.2% |
| 2000 | 262,000 arrivals | -16.8% |
| 2001 | 221,000 arrivals | -15.6% |
| 2002 | 209,000 arrivals | -5.4% |
| 2003 | 229,000 arrivals | +9.6% |
| 2004 | 239,000 arrivals | +4.4% |
| 2005 | 253,000 arrivals | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 292,000 arrivals | +15.4% |
| 2007 | 368,000 arrivals | +26.0% |
| 2008 | 477,000 arrivals | +29.6% |
| 2009 | 512,000 arrivals | +7.3% |
| 2010 | 677,000 arrivals | +32.2% |
| 2011 | 783,000 arrivals | +15.7% |
| 2012 | 993,000 arrivals | +26.8% |
| 2013 | 1.00 million arrivals | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 1.08 million arrivals | +7.7% |
| 2015 | 966,000 arrivals | -10.6% |
| 2016 | 1.93 million arrivals | +99.7% |
| 2017 | 2.00 million arrivals | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 2.14 million arrivals | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 2.21 million arrivals | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 577,000 arrivals | -73.8% |
| 2021 | 787,000 arrivals | +36.4% |
| 2022 | 1.49 million arrivals | +89.6% |
Belarus compared with similar countries
- Belarus's 1.49 million arrivals is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.49 million arrivals, 100% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Belarus's 1.49 million arrivals is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.07 million arrivals, 29% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 339,000 arrivals | 315,000 arrivals | 363,000 arrivals | 2 |
| 2000s | 306,200 arrivals | 209,000 arrivals | 512,000 arrivals | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.38 million arrivals | 677,000 arrivals | 2.21 million arrivals | 10 |
| 2020s | 952,000 arrivals | 577,000 arrivals | 1.49 million arrivals | 3 |
Countries ranked near Belarus
More reference data data for Belarus
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.24 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 5.24 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 24.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.96 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Belarus?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Belarus was 1.49 million arrivals in 2022, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Belarus?
- The highest recorded value was 2.21 million arrivals in 2019.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Belarus?
- The lowest recorded value was 209,000 arrivals in 2002.
- How does Belarus rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
- Belarus ranks 85th out of 203 countries with data for 2022.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad rising or falling in Belarus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belarus data come from?
- The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Arrivals of tourists from abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of trips by visitors who arrive from abroad and stay overnight.