International tourist trips in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: International tourist trips was 21.94 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
International tourist trips in Hong Kong, 1995–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, international tourist trips in Hong Kong stood at 21.94 million.
That represents a change of up 27.9% on the previous year and down 21.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international tourist trips in Hong Kong peaked at 29.26 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 89,200, in 2021.
That places Hong Kong 14th out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
International tourist trips in Hong Kong, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 8.01 million | — |
| 1996 | 9.98 million | +24.7% |
| 1997 | 8.20 million | -17.9% |
| 1998 | 7.14 million | -13.0% |
| 1999 | 7.84 million | +9.8% |
| 2000 | 8.81 million | +12.5% |
| 2001 | 8.88 million | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 10.69 million | +20.4% |
| 2003 | 9.68 million | -9.5% |
| 2004 | 13.65 million | +41.1% |
| 2005 | 14.77 million | +8.2% |
| 2006 | 15.82 million | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 17.15 million | +8.4% |
| 2008 | 17.32 million | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 16.93 million | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 20.09 million | +18.7% |
| 2011 | 22.32 million | +11.1% |
| 2012 | 23.77 million | +6.5% |
| 2013 | 25.66 million | +8.0% |
| 2014 | 27.77 million | +8.2% |
| 2015 | 26.69 million | -3.9% |
| 2016 | 26.55 million | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 27.88 million | +5.0% |
| 2018 | 29.26 million | +4.9% |
| 2019 | 23.75 million | -18.8% |
| 2020 | 1.36 million | -94.3% |
| 2021 | 89,200 | -93.4% |
| 2022 | 567,800 | +536.5% |
| 2023 | 17.16 million | +2922.1% |
| 2024 | 21.94 million | +27.9% |
Hong Kong compared with similar countries
- Hong Kong's 21.94 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.67 million, 6.0× the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Hong Kong's 21.94 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 727,000, 30.2× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where International tourist trips in Hong Kong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +2922.1% | 567,800 | 17.16 million |
| 2022 | +536.5% | 89,200 | 567,800 |
| 2020 | -94.3% | 23.75 million | 1.36 million |
| 2021 | -93.4% | 1.36 million | 89,200 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.23 million | 7.14 million | 9.98 million | 5 |
| 2000s | 13.37 million | 8.81 million | 17.32 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 25.37 million | 20.09 million | 29.26 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.22 million | 89,200 | 21.94 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
More reference data data for Hong Kong
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 1.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 1.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure Management 6.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 20.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Enteric Fermentation 6.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Crop Residues 0.0002 (1990)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0041 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (1990)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international tourist trips in Hong Kong?
- International tourist trips in Hong Kong was 21.94 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest international tourist trips recorded in Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 29.26 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest international tourist trips recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 89,200 in 2021.
- How does Hong Kong rank for international tourist trips?
- Hong Kong ranks 14th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international tourist trips rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of International tourist trips. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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