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.
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in India, year by year
| Year | arrivals | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2.12 million arrivals | — |
| 1996 | 2.29 million arrivals | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 2.37 million arrivals | +3.8% |
| 1998 | 2.36 million arrivals | -0.6% |
| 1999 | 2.48 million arrivals | +5.2% |
| 2000 | 2.65 million arrivals | +6.7% |
| 2001 | 2.54 million arrivals | -4.2% |
| 2002 | 2.38 million arrivals | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 2.73 million arrivals | +14.3% |
| 2004 | 3.46 million arrivals | +26.8% |
| 2005 | 3.92 million arrivals | +13.4% |
| 2006 | 4.45 million arrivals | +13.5% |
| 2007 | 5.08 million arrivals | +14.3% |
| 2008 | 5.28 million arrivals | +4.0% |
| 2009 | 5.17 million arrivals | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 5.78 million arrivals | +11.8% |
| 2011 | 6.31 million arrivals | +9.2% |
| 2012 | 6.58 million arrivals | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 6.97 million arrivals | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 13.11 million arrivals | +88.1% |
| 2015 | 13.28 million arrivals | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 14.57 million arrivals | +9.7% |
| 2019 | 17.75 million arrivals | +21.9% |
| 2020 | 2.70 million arrivals | -84.8% |
| 2021 | 1.51 million arrivals | -44.2% |
| 2022 | 6.37 million arrivals | +323.0% |
| 2023 | 9.40 million arrivals | +47.6% |
| 2024 | 9.82 million arrivals | +4.5% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 9.82 million arrivals is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 546,464 arrivals, 18.0× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- India's 9.82 million arrivals is above the median for South Asia, which is 667,400 arrivals, 14.7× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arrivals of tourists from abroad in India 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 | +323.0% | 1.51 million arrivals | 6.37 million arrivals |
| 2020 | -84.8% | 17.75 million arrivals | 2.70 million arrivals |
| 2014 | +88.1% | 6.97 million arrivals | 13.11 million arrivals |
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
- 32 Kazakhstan 10.38 million arrivals compare
- 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
More reference data data for India
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 68.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 70.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 309.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,063 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 85.03 (2050)
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.