Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes was 3,400 trips in 2017. ▼ Falling
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Marshall Islands, 1995–2017
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 Marshall Islands is 3,400 trips, measured in 2017.
The figure is up 6.2% on the previous year and down 30.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Marshall Islands peaked at 6,100 trips in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2,300 trips, in 2010.
That places Marshall Islands 173rd out of 179 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 21 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,620 trips | 2,600 trips | 4,500 trips | 5 |
| 2000s | 4,310 trips | 2,900 trips | 6,100 trips | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,167 trips | 2,300 trips | 4,000 trips | 6 |
Countries ranked near Marshall Islands
- 170 Niue 8,600 trips compare
- 171 Madagascar 7,173 trips compare
- 172 Turkmenistan 5,200 trips compare
- 174 Solomon Islands 3,380 trips compare
- 175 Brunei 1,400 trips compare
- 176 Montserrat 1,361 trips compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Marshall Islands?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Marshall Islands was 3,400 trips in 2017, 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 Marshall Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 6,100 trips in 2005.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes recorded in Marshall Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,300 trips in 2010.
- How does Marshall Islands rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes?
- Marshall Islands ranks 173rd out of 179 countries with data for 2017.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes rising or falling in Marshall Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Marshall Islands 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.