International tourist trips in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: International tourist trips was 38.23 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
International tourist trips in United Kingdom, 1995–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, international tourist trips in United Kingdom stood at 38.23 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.7% on the previous year and up 13.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international tourist trips in United Kingdom peaked at 39.54 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 6.29 million, in 2021.
That places United Kingdom 7th out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 30 years of available data.
International tourist trips in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 21.72 million | — |
| 1996 | 22.94 million | +5.6% |
| 1997 | 23.21 million | +1.2% |
| 1998 | 23.71 million | +2.1% |
| 1999 | 23.34 million | -1.6% |
| 2000 | 23.21 million | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 20.98 million | -9.6% |
| 2002 | 22.31 million | +6.3% |
| 2003 | 22.79 million | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 25.68 million | +12.7% |
| 2005 | 28.04 million | +9.2% |
| 2006 | 30.65 million | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 30.87 million | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 30.14 million | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 29.36 million | -2.6% |
| 2010 | 28.91 million | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 30.38 million | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 30.41 million | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 31.95 million | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 33.60 million | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 35.15 million | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 37.36 million | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 39.54 million | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 38.66 million | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 39.42 million | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 10.71 million | -72.8% |
| 2021 | 6.29 million | -41.3% |
| 2022 | 30.74 million | +389.0% |
| 2023 | 37.21 million | +21.1% |
| 2024 | 38.23 million | +2.7% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 38.23 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.67 million, 10.4× the median. (78 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 38.23 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.07 million, 7.5× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where International tourist trips in United Kingdom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +389.0% | 6.29 million | 30.74 million |
| 2020 | -72.8% | 39.42 million | 10.71 million |
| 2021 | -41.3% | 10.71 million | 6.29 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 22.98 million | 21.72 million | 23.71 million | 5 |
| 2000s | 26.40 million | 20.98 million | 30.87 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.54 million | 28.91 million | 39.54 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.64 million | 6.29 million | 38.23 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More reference data data for United Kingdom
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international tourist trips in United Kingdom?
- International tourist trips in United Kingdom was 38.23 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest international tourist trips recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 39.54 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest international tourist trips recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.29 million in 2021.
- How does United Kingdom rank for international tourist trips?
- United Kingdom ranks 7th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international tourist trips rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of International tourist trips. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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