Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Chile
Chile: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 5.24 million arrivals in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Chile, 1995–2024
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.
Analysis
The most recent figure for arrivals of tourists from abroad in Chile is 5.24 million arrivals, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 40.4% on the previous year and up 42.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Chile peaked at 6.45 million arrivals in 2017 and was at its lowest, 190,022 arrivals, in 2021.
Chile ranks 50th of 203 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Chile, year by year
| Year | arrivals | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1.54 million arrivals | — |
| 1996 | 1.45 million arrivals | -5.8% |
| 1997 | 1.64 million arrivals | +13.4% |
| 1998 | 1.76 million arrivals | +7.0% |
| 1999 | 1.63 million arrivals | -7.2% |
| 2000 | 1.74 million arrivals | +6.7% |
| 2001 | 1.72 million arrivals | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 1.41 million arrivals | -18.0% |
| 2003 | 1.61 million arrivals | +14.3% |
| 2004 | 1.78 million arrivals | +10.6% |
| 2005 | 2.03 million arrivals | +13.6% |
| 2006 | 2.25 million arrivals | +11.1% |
| 2007 | 2.51 million arrivals | +11.3% |
| 2008 | 2.71 million arrivals | +8.1% |
| 2009 | 2.76 million arrivals | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 2.80 million arrivals | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 3.14 million arrivals | +12.0% |
| 2012 | 3.55 million arrivals | +13.3% |
| 2013 | 3.58 million arrivals | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 3.67 million arrivals | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 4.48 million arrivals | +21.9% |
| 2016 | 5.64 million arrivals | +26.0% |
| 2017 | 6.45 million arrivals | +14.3% |
| 2018 | 5.72 million arrivals | -11.3% |
| 2019 | 4.52 million arrivals | -21.1% |
| 2020 | 1.12 million arrivals | -75.2% |
| 2021 | 190,022 arrivals | -83.0% |
| 2022 | 2.03 million arrivals | +968.5% |
| 2023 | 3.73 million arrivals | +83.7% |
| 2024 | 5.24 million arrivals | +40.4% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 5.24 million arrivals is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.67 million arrivals, 1.4× the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Chile's 5.24 million arrivals is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 770,950 arrivals, 6.8× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Chile 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +968.5% | 190,022 arrivals | 2.03 million arrivals |
| 2021 | -83.0% | 1.12 million arrivals | 190,022 arrivals |
| 2020 | -75.2% | 4.52 million arrivals | 1.12 million arrivals |
| 2023 | +83.7% | 2.03 million arrivals | 3.73 million arrivals |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.60 million arrivals | 1.45 million arrivals | 1.76 million arrivals | 5 |
| 2000s | 2.05 million arrivals | 1.41 million arrivals | 2.76 million arrivals | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.36 million arrivals | 2.80 million arrivals | 6.45 million arrivals | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.46 million arrivals | 190,022 arrivals | 5.24 million arrivals | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chile
More reference data data for Chile
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2204 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 5.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.2 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Chile?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Chile was 5.24 million arrivals in 2024, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 6.45 million arrivals in 2017.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 190,022 arrivals in 2021.
- How does Chile rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
- Chile ranks 50th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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.