Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 21.94 million arrivals in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Hong Kong, 1995–2024
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.
Analysis
In 2024, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Hong Kong stood at 21.94 million arrivals.
That represents a change of up 27.9% on the previous year and down 21.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Hong Kong peaked at 29.26 million arrivals in 2018 and was at its lowest, 89,200 arrivals, 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.23 million arrivals | 7.14 million arrivals | 9.98 million arrivals | 5 |
| 2000s | 13.37 million arrivals | 8.81 million arrivals | 17.32 million arrivals | 10 |
| 2010s | 25.37 million arrivals | 20.09 million arrivals | 29.26 million arrivals | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.22 million arrivals | 89,200 arrivals | 21.94 million arrivals | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
More reference data data for Hong Kong
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0028 (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 (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0219 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Agricultural Soils 7.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0012 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (1990)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Hong Kong?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Hong Kong was 21.94 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 Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 29.26 million arrivals in 2018.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 89,200 arrivals in 2021.
- How does Hong Kong rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
- Hong Kong ranks 14th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad 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 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.