Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Tuvalu
Tuvalu: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 244 arrivals in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Tuvalu, 1995–2022
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.
Analysis
The most recent figure for arrivals of tourists from abroad in Tuvalu is 244 arrivals, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 510.0% on the previous year and down 77.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Tuvalu peaked at 3,700 arrivals in 2019 and was at its lowest, 40 arrivals, in 2021.
That places Tuvalu 201st out of 203 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom 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 | 1,000 arrivals | 900 arrivals | 1,100 arrivals | 5 |
| 2000s | 1,280 arrivals | 1,100 arrivals | 1,700 arrivals | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,090 arrivals | 1,100 arrivals | 3,700 arrivals | 10 |
| 2020s | 294.67 arrivals | 40 arrivals | 600 arrivals | 3 |
Countries ranked near Tuvalu
- 198 Montserrat 1,600 arrivals compare
- 199 American Samoa 900 arrivals compare
- 200 Solomon Islands 700 arrivals compare
- 202 Niue 200 arrivals compare
- 203 Marshall Islands 35 arrivals compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Tuvalu?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Tuvalu was 244 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 Tuvalu?
- The highest recorded value was 3,700 arrivals in 2019.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Tuvalu?
- The lowest recorded value was 40 arrivals in 2021.
- How does Tuvalu rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
- Tuvalu ranks 201st out of 203 countries with data for 2022.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad rising or falling in Tuvalu?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tuvalu 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.