Arrivals of tourists from abroad in India
India: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 9.82 million arrivals in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in India, 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 India is 9.82 million arrivals, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.5% on the previous year and down 25.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in India peaked at 17.75 million arrivals in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1.51 million arrivals, in 2021.
India ranks 34th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.33 million arrivals | 2.12 million arrivals | 2.48 million arrivals | 5 |
| 2000s | 3.77 million arrivals | 2.38 million arrivals | 5.28 million arrivals | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.54 million arrivals | 5.78 million arrivals | 17.75 million arrivals | 8 |
| 2020s | 5.96 million arrivals | 1.51 million arrivals | 9.82 million arrivals | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
- 31 Morocco 10.87 million arrivals compare
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- 33 Malaysia 10.07 million arrivals compare
- 35 Belgium 9.64 million arrivals compare
- 36 Switzerland 9.16 million arrivals compare
- 37 South Africa 8.92 million arrivals compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in India?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad in India was 9.82 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 17.75 million arrivals in 2019.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.51 million arrivals in 2021.
- How does India rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
- India ranks 34th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.