Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Romania
Romania: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 13.35 million arrivals in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Romania, 1995–2024
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.
Analysis
In 2024, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Romania stood at 13.35 million arrivals.
The figure is down 9.6% on the previous year and up 165.9% over five years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Romania peaked at 14.78 million arrivals in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.76 million arrivals, in 1995.
That places Romania 24th out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Romania, year by year
| Year | arrivals | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2.76 million arrivals | — |
| 1996 | 3.03 million arrivals | +9.8% |
| 1997 | 2.96 million arrivals | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 2.97 million arrivals | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 3.21 million arrivals | +8.2% |
| 2000 | 3.27 million arrivals | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 5.02 million arrivals | +53.4% |
| 2021 | 6.79 million arrivals | +35.2% |
| 2022 | 12.70 million arrivals | +87.0% |
| 2023 | 14.78 million arrivals | +16.4% |
| 2024 | 13.35 million arrivals | -9.6% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 13.35 million arrivals is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.67 million arrivals, 3.6× the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Romania's 13.35 million arrivals is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.07 million arrivals, 2.6× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.98 million arrivals | 2.76 million arrivals | 3.21 million arrivals | 5 |
| 2000s | 3.27 million arrivals | 3.27 million arrivals | 3.27 million arrivals | 1 |
| 2020s | 10.53 million arrivals | 5.02 million arrivals | 14.78 million arrivals | 5 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More reference data data for Romania
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.59 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.75 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Romania?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Romania was 13.35 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 14.78 million arrivals in 2023.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.76 million arrivals in 1995.
- How does Romania rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
- Romania ranks 24th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Romania 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.