Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Colombia
Colombia: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 4.52 million arrivals in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Colombia, 1995–2022
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 Colombia is 4.52 million arrivals, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 112.5% on the previous year and up 107.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Colombia peaked at 4.52 million arrivals in 2022 and was at its lowest, 546,000 arrivals, in 1999.
Colombia ranks 57th of 203 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 777,800 arrivals | 546,000 arrivals | 1.40 million arrivals | 5 |
| 2000s | 1.31 million arrivals | 557,000 arrivals | 2.36 million arrivals | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.88 million arrivals | 1.41 million arrivals | 4.17 million arrivals | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.63 million arrivals | 1.25 million arrivals | 4.52 million arrivals | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Colombia?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Colombia was 4.52 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.52 million arrivals in 2022.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 546,000 arrivals in 1999.
- How does Colombia rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
- Colombia ranks 57th out of 203 countries with data for 2022.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 107.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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.