Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in South Korea
South Korea: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes was 3.09 million trips in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in South Korea, 1995–2022
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in trips.
Analysis
The most recent figure for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in South Korea is 3.09 million trips, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 233.3% on the previous year and down 71.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in South Korea peaked at 17.25 million trips in 2019 and was at its lowest, 927,000 trips, in 2021.
South Korea ranks 50th of 179 countries on this measure, 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.85 million trips | 3.46 million trips | 4.47 million trips | 5 |
| 2000s | 5.69 million trips | 4.52 million trips | 7.51 million trips | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.01 million trips | 8.49 million trips | 17.25 million trips | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.16 million trips | 927,000 trips | 3.09 million trips | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in South Korea?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in South Korea was 3.09 million trips in 2022, 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 South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 17.25 million trips in 2019.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 927,000 trips in 2021.
- How does South Korea rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes?
- South Korea ranks 50th out of 179 countries with data for 2022.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea 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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Number of international trips where the main purpose is personal (leisure, visiting friends and relatives, health, etc.) and the visitor stays overnight.