Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Philippines
Philippines: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 2.65 million arrivals in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Philippines, 1995–2022
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 2.65 million arrivals for arrivals of tourists from abroad in 2022.
That represents a change of up 1,518.3% on the previous year and down 37.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Philippines peaked at 8.26 million arrivals in 2019 and was at its lowest, 164,000 arrivals, in 2021.
Philippines ranks 68th of 203 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Philippines, year by year
| Year | arrivals | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1.76 million arrivals | — |
| 1996 | 2.05 million arrivals | +16.4% |
| 1997 | 2.22 million arrivals | +8.5% |
| 1998 | 2.15 million arrivals | -3.3% |
| 1999 | 2.17 million arrivals | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 1.99 million arrivals | -8.2% |
| 2001 | 1.80 million arrivals | -9.8% |
| 2002 | 1.93 million arrivals | +7.6% |
| 2003 | 1.91 million arrivals | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 2.29 million arrivals | +20.1% |
| 2005 | 2.62 million arrivals | +14.5% |
| 2006 | 2.84 million arrivals | +8.4% |
| 2007 | 3.09 million arrivals | +8.8% |
| 2008 | 3.14 million arrivals | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 3.02 million arrivals | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 3.52 million arrivals | +16.7% |
| 2011 | 3.92 million arrivals | +11.3% |
| 2012 | 4.27 million arrivals | +9.1% |
| 2013 | 4.68 million arrivals | +9.5% |
| 2014 | 4.83 million arrivals | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 5.36 million arrivals | +10.9% |
| 2016 | 5.97 million arrivals | +11.3% |
| 2017 | 6.62 million arrivals | +11.0% |
| 2018 | 7.17 million arrivals | +8.3% |
| 2019 | 8.26 million arrivals | +15.2% |
| 2020 | 1.48 million arrivals | -82.0% |
| 2021 | 164,000 arrivals | -88.9% |
| 2022 | 2.65 million arrivals | +1518.3% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 2.65 million arrivals is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.49 million arrivals, 1.8× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 2.65 million arrivals is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 727,000 arrivals, 3.7× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Philippines 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 | +1518.3% | 164,000 arrivals | 2.65 million arrivals |
| 2021 | -88.9% | 1.48 million arrivals | 164,000 arrivals |
| 2020 | -82.0% | 8.26 million arrivals | 1.48 million arrivals |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.07 million arrivals | 1.76 million arrivals | 2.22 million arrivals | 5 |
| 2000s | 2.46 million arrivals | 1.80 million arrivals | 3.14 million arrivals | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.46 million arrivals | 3.52 million arrivals | 8.26 million arrivals | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.43 million arrivals | 164,000 arrivals | 2.65 million arrivals | 3 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More reference data data for Philippines
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.23 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.76 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Philippines?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Philippines was 2.65 million arrivals in 2022, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 8.26 million arrivals in 2019.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 164,000 arrivals in 2021.
- How does Philippines rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
- Philippines ranks 68th out of 203 countries with data for 2022.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.