Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Nepal
Nepal: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes was 614,800 trips in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Nepal, 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 Nepal is 614,800 trips, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 307.2% on the previous year and down 16.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Nepal peaked at 1.20 million trips in 2019 and was at its lowest, 151,000 trips, in 2021.
That places Nepal 96th out of 179 countries with data for 2022, 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 374,600 trips | 316,000 trips | 438,000 trips | 5 |
| 2000s | 365,700 trips | 240,000 trips | 472,000 trips | 10 |
| 2010s | 788,750 trips | 487,600 trips | 1.20 million trips | 10 |
| 2020s | 331,967 trips | 151,000 trips | 614,800 trips | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Nepal?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Nepal was 614,800 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 Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 1.20 million trips in 2019.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 151,000 trips in 2021.
- How does Nepal rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes?
- Nepal ranks 96th out of 179 countries with data for 2022.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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.