Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Ukraine
Ukraine: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 2.48 million arrivals in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Ukraine, 1995–2024
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 Ukraine is 2.48 million arrivals, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.8% on the previous year and down 80.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Ukraine peaked at 25.45 million arrivals in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2.17 million arrivals, in 2022.
That places Ukraine 70th out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Ukraine, year by year
| Year | arrivals | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3.72 million arrivals | — |
| 1996 | 3.85 million arrivals | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 7.56 million arrivals | +96.1% |
| 1998 | 6.21 million arrivals | -17.9% |
| 1999 | 4.23 million arrivals | -31.8% |
| 2000 | 6.43 million arrivals | +52.0% |
| 2001 | 9.17 million arrivals | +42.7% |
| 2002 | 10.52 million arrivals | +14.6% |
| 2003 | 12.51 million arrivals | +19.0% |
| 2004 | 15.63 million arrivals | +24.9% |
| 2005 | 17.63 million arrivals | +12.8% |
| 2006 | 18.94 million arrivals | +7.4% |
| 2007 | 23.12 million arrivals | +22.1% |
| 2008 | 25.45 million arrivals | +10.1% |
| 2009 | 20.80 million arrivals | -18.3% |
| 2010 | 21.20 million arrivals | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 21.41 million arrivals | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 23.01 million arrivals | +7.5% |
| 2013 | 24.67 million arrivals | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 12.71 million arrivals | -48.5% |
| 2015 | 12.43 million arrivals | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 13.33 million arrivals | +7.3% |
| 2017 | 14.23 million arrivals | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 14.10 million arrivals | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 13.44 million arrivals | -4.7% |
| 2020 | 3.14 million arrivals | -76.6% |
| 2021 | 3.97 million arrivals | +26.5% |
| 2022 | 2.17 million arrivals | -45.3% |
| 2023 | 2.35 million arrivals | +8.0% |
| 2024 | 2.48 million arrivals | +5.8% |
Ukraine compared with similar countries
- Ukraine's 2.48 million arrivals is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.49 million arrivals, 1.7× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Ukraine's 2.48 million arrivals is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.07 million arrivals, 49% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Ukraine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +96.1% | 3.85 million arrivals | 7.56 million arrivals |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.11 million arrivals | 3.72 million arrivals | 7.56 million arrivals | 5 |
| 2000s | 16.02 million arrivals | 6.43 million arrivals | 25.45 million arrivals | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.05 million arrivals | 12.43 million arrivals | 24.67 million arrivals | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.82 million arrivals | 2.17 million arrivals | 3.97 million arrivals | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ukraine
More reference data data for Ukraine
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.8321 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 8.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 9.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 43.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.47 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Ukraine?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Ukraine was 2.48 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 Ukraine?
- The highest recorded value was 25.45 million arrivals in 2008.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Ukraine?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.17 million arrivals in 2022.
- How does Ukraine rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
- Ukraine ranks 70th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad rising or falling in Ukraine?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ukraine 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.