Local guests in hotels and similar establishments in South Korea
South Korea: Local guests in hotels and similar establishments was 23.84 million guests in 2018. ▲ Rising
Local guests in hotels and similar establishments in South Korea, 2009–2018
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in guests.
Analysis
In 2018, local guests in hotels and similar establishments in South Korea stood at 23.84 million guests. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.1% on the previous year and up 117.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, local guests in hotels and similar establishments in South Korea peaked at 23.84 million guests in 2018 and was at its lowest, 9.86 million guests, in 2015.
That places South Korea 18th out of 96 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
Local guests in hotels and similar establishments in South Korea, year by year
| Year | guests | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 10.95 million guests | — |
| 2010 | 12.00 million guests | +9.6% |
| 2011 | 12.02 million guests | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 12.08 million guests | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 12.03 million guests | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 10.94 million guests | -9.1% |
| 2015 | 9.86 million guests | -9.8% |
| 2016 | 16.00 million guests | +62.2% |
| 2017 | 20.19 million guests | +26.1% |
| 2018 | 23.84 million guests | +18.1% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 23.84 million guests is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.72 million guests, 3.1× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 23.84 million guests is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 30.78 million guests, 77% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.95 million guests | 10.95 million guests | 10.95 million guests | 1 |
| 2010s | 14.33 million guests | 9.86 million guests | 23.84 million guests | 9 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
More reference data data for South Korea
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Frequently asked questions
- What is local guests in hotels and similar establishments in South Korea?
- Local guests in hotels and similar establishments in South Korea was 23.84 million guests in 2018, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest local guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 23.84 million guests in 2018.
- What is the lowest local guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.86 million guests in 2015.
- How does South Korea rank for local guests in hotels and similar establishments?
- South Korea ranks 18th out of 96 countries with data for 2018.
- Is local guests in hotels and similar establishments rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 117.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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 Local guests in hotels and similar establishments. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of domestic visitors who check in to hotels and similar accommodation establishments within their own country.