What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Russia?

Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Russia was 19.94 million arrivals in 2005, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Russia?

The highest recorded value was 21.28 million arrivals in 2002.

What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Russia?

The lowest recorded value was 19.46 million arrivals in 2001.

How does Russia rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?

Russia ranks 15th out of 203 countries with data for 2005.

Where does this Russia 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.

Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Russia

Name: Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Russia
Creator: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Russia: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 19.94 million arrivals in 2005. ▬ Flat

Latest (2005)

19.94 million arrivals

Change on year

up 0.2%

World rank

15th

of 203 countries

All-time high

21.28 million arrivals

in 2002

All-time low

19.46 million arrivals

in 2001

Years of data

2001–2005

Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Russia, 2001–2005

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

Analysis

In 2005, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Russia stood at 19.94 million arrivals.

That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and up 2.5% over five years.

Russia ranks 15th of 203 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Countries ranked near Russia

12 Greece 27.84 million arrivals compare
13 Austria 26.21 million arrivals compare
14 Hong Kong 21.94 million arrivals compare
16 Canada 19.91 million arrivals compare
17 Poland 19.72 million arrivals compare
18 South Korea 16.37 million arrivals compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Russia?: Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Russia was 19.94 million arrivals in 2005, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Russia?: The highest recorded value was 21.28 million arrivals in 2002.
What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Russia?: The lowest recorded value was 19.46 million arrivals in 2001.
How does Russia rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?: Russia ranks 15th out of 203 countries with data for 2005.
Where does this Russia 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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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
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Number of trips by visitors who arrive from abroad and stay overnight.