Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Taiwan
Taiwan: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes was 7.28 million trips in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Taiwan, 1995–2024
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in trips.
Analysis
Taiwan recorded 7.28 million trips for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 21.6% on the previous year and down 19.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Taiwan peaked at 10.94 million trips in 2019 and was at its lowest, 128,964 trips, in 2021.
That places Taiwan 31st out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 1.56 million trips | 1.47 million trips | 1.63 million trips | 5 |
| 2000s | 2.29 million trips | 1.47 million trips | 3.48 million trips | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.20 million trips | 4.48 million trips | 10.94 million trips | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.10 million trips | 128,964 trips | 7.28 million trips | 5 |
Countries ranked near Taiwan
- 28 Dominican Republic 8.18 million trips compare
- 29 United States 8.05 million trips compare
- 30 Albania 7.44 million trips compare
- 32 Belgium 6.65 million trips compare
- 33 Uzbekistan 6.62 million trips compare
- 34 Vietnam 6.55 million trips compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Taiwan?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Taiwan was 7.28 million trips in 2024, 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 Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 10.94 million trips in 2019.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 128,964 trips in 2021.
- How does Taiwan rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes?
- Taiwan ranks 31st out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan 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.