Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Chile

Chile: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes was 3.35 million trips in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
3.35 million trips
World rank
47th
of 179 countries
All-time high
5.81 million trips
in 2017
All-time low
1.19 million trips
in 1995
Years of data
26
1995–2023

Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Chile, 1995–2023

1.0M2.0M3.0M4.0M5.0M6.0M1995200920231995: 1.2M trips1996: 1.2M trips1997: 1.5M trips1998: 1.6M trips1999: 1.5M trips2000: 1.5M trips2001: 1.6M trips2002: 1.3M trips2003: 1.5M trips2004: 1.6M trips2005: 1.7M trips2006: 1.8M trips2007: 2.1M trips2008: 2.1M trips2009: 2.0M trips2010: 2.0M trips2011: 2.4M trips2012: 2.9M trips2013: 3.0M trips2014: 3.0M trips2015: 3.8M trips2016: 4.8M trips2017: 5.8M trips2018: 5.2M trips2019: 4.0M trips2023: 3.3M trips

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

Analysis

In 2023, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Chile stood at 3.35 million trips.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Chile peaked at 5.81 million trips in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1.19 million trips, in 1995.

That places Chile 47th out of 179 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.39 million trips 1.19 million trips 1.61 million trips 5
2000s 1.71 million trips 1.30 million trips 2.14 million trips 10
2010s 3.70 million trips 2.03 million trips 5.81 million trips 10
2020s 3.35 million trips 3.35 million trips 3.35 million trips 1

Countries ranked near Chile

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  3. 48 Finland 3.28 million trips compare
  4. 49 Colombia 3.10 million trips compare
  5. 50 South Korea 3.09 million trips compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Chile?
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Chile was 3.35 million trips in 2023, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes recorded in Chile?
The highest recorded value was 5.81 million trips in 2017.
What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes recorded in Chile?
The lowest recorded value was 1.19 million trips in 1995.
How does Chile rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes?
Chile ranks 47th out of 179 countries with data for 2023.
Is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes rising or falling in Chile?
Over the last ten years it is up 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Chile 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 for personal purposes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes
Unit
trips
Source
UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
179 places, 4,054 data points, 1995–2024
Last refreshed

Number of international trips where the main purpose is personal (leisure, visiting friends and relatives, health, etc.) and the visitor stays overnight.