Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Myanmar

Myanmar: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 808,000 arrivals in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
808,000 arrivals
Change on year
down 24.3%
World rank
107th
of 203 countries
All-time high
4.68 million arrivals
in 2015
All-time low
131,000 arrivals
in 2021
Years of data
30
1995–2024

Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Myanmar, 1995–2024

01.0M2.0M3.0M4.0M5.0M1995200920241995: 194.0k arrivals1996: 490.0k arrivals1997: 491.0k arrivals1998: 478.0k arrivals1999: 435.0k arrivals2000: 416.0k arrivals2001: 475.0k arrivals2002: 487.0k arrivals2003: 597.0k arrivals2004: 657.0k arrivals2005: 660.0k arrivals2006: 630.0k arrivals2007: 716.0k arrivals2008: 731.0k arrivals2009: 763.0k arrivals2010: 792.0k arrivals2011: 816.0k arrivals2012: 1.1M arrivals2013: 2.0M arrivals2014: 3.1M arrivals2015: 4.7M arrivals2016: 2.9M arrivals2017: 3.4M arrivals2018: 3.6M arrivals2019: 4.4M arrivals2020: 903.0k arrivals2021: 131.0k arrivals2022: 233.0k arrivals2023: 1.1M arrivals2024: 808.0k arrivals

Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.

Analysis

In 2024, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Myanmar stood at 808,000 arrivals.

The figure is down 24.3% on the previous year and down 73.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Myanmar peaked at 4.68 million arrivals in 2015 and was at its lowest, 131,000 arrivals, in 2021.

That places Myanmar 107th out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 417,600 arrivals 194,000 arrivals 491,000 arrivals 5
2000s 613,200 arrivals 416,000 arrivals 763,000 arrivals 10
2010s 2.67 million arrivals 792,000 arrivals 4.68 million arrivals 10
2020s 628,400 arrivals 131,000 arrivals 1.07 million arrivals 5

Countries ranked near Myanmar

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  2. 105 Cameroon 812,000 arrivals compare
  3. 106 Laos 811,600 arrivals compare
  4. 108 Cape Verde 785,000 arrivals compare
  5. 109 Guam 739,146 arrivals compare

See the full ranking of 203 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Myanmar?
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Myanmar was 808,000 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 Myanmar?
The highest recorded value was 4.68 million arrivals in 2015.
What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Myanmar?
The lowest recorded value was 131,000 arrivals in 2021.
How does Myanmar rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
Myanmar ranks 107th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
Is arrivals of tourists from abroad rising or falling in Myanmar?
Over the last ten years it is down 73.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Myanmar 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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About this data

Indicator
Arrivals of tourists from abroad
Unit
arrivals
Source
UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
203 places, 5,187 data points, 1995–2024
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Number of trips by visitors who arrive from abroad and stay overnight.