Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Sweden
Sweden: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 6.63 million arrivals in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Sweden, 1995–2022
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.
Analysis
In 2022, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Sweden stood at 6.63 million arrivals.
The figure is up 121.7% on the previous year and down 46.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Sweden peaked at 12.37 million arrivals in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.96 million arrivals, in 2020.
Sweden ranks 44th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.45 million arrivals | 2.31 million arrivals | 2.60 million arrivals | 5 |
| 2000s | 4.54 million arrivals | 3.83 million arrivals | 5.22 million arrivals | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.60 million arrivals | 5.18 million arrivals | 12.37 million arrivals | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.86 million arrivals | 1.96 million arrivals | 6.63 million arrivals | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Sweden?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Sweden was 6.63 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 12.37 million arrivals in 2012.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.96 million arrivals in 2020.
- How does Sweden rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
- Sweden ranks 44th out of 203 countries with data for 2022.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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.