Countries by International Tourist Departures
International Tourist Departures is a vital metric indicating the frequency and willingness of a country's residents to travel abroad. It highlights economic factors, cultural openness, and the availability of vacation days. For 2023, the United Nations tourism database provides the latest insights into this global travel trend available as of 2025.
List of Countries by Tourist Departures
- Germany leads the way with around 87 million international departures, reflecting a strong economic foundation and a culturally ingrained love for travel among its citizens.
- The United Kingdom follows with approximately 71 million departures, driven by historical ties and a favorable geographical position to Europe.
- The United States of America sees roughly 61 million departures, showcasing its residents' eagerness to explore international destinations despite the vast leisure options at home.
- Italy records about 47 million departures, underpinned by its residents' historical appreciation for art, culture, and global exploration.
- Australia, with about 5.2 million international departures, ranks 42nd globally. Despite not being among the top countries, Australians are known for their adventurous spirit and long-haul travel, which is remarkable given their geographic location upholding their global presence in tourism.
| Country | International Departures (1000 people) | Year |
|---|---|---|
 Germany |
86,623 | 2022 |
 United Kingdom |
70,950 | 2022 |
 United States of America |
60,550 | 2020 |
 Italy |
46,695 | 2022 |
 Mexico |
41,891 | 2022 |
 France |
39,484 | 2022 |
 Poland |
33,748 | 2022 |
 Canada |
31,936 | 2022 |
 Malaysia |
30,761 | 2004 |
 Saudi Arabia |
24,264 | 2022 |
 The Netherlands |
23,146 | 2022 |
 India |
21,600 | 2022 |
 Portugal |
20,989 | 2007 |
 Belgium |
20,428 | 2022 |
 China |
20,334 | 2020 |
 Spain |
18,253 | 2022 |
 Hungary |
18,013 | 2022 |
 Romania |
17,265 | 2022 |
 Switzerland |
15,846 | 2022 |
 Ukraine |
15,539 | 2022 |
 Russian Federation |
12,361 | 2020 |
 Czech Republic |
11,891 | 2010 |
 Austria |
11,871 | 2022 |
 Brazil |
10,628 | 2018 |
 Iran |
9,311 | 2022 |
 Uzbekistan |
8,437 | 2019 |
 Israel |
8,432 | 2022 |
 Argentina |
7,891 | 2022 |
 Kazakhstan |
7,670 | 2022 |
 Sweden |
7,615 | 2021 |
 United Arab Emirates |
7,454 | 2021 |
 Turkey |
7,267 | 2022 |
 Bulgaria |
7,252 | 2022 |
 Norway |
7,040 | 2022 |
 Finland |
6,780 | 2022 |
 South Korea |
6,554 | 2022 |
 Syria |
6,259 | 2010 |
 Egypt |
6,180 | 2014 |
 Denmark |
6,043 | 2022 |
 Albania |
5,882 | 2022 |
 Philippines |
5,703 | 2016 |
 Australia |
5,226 | 2022 |
 Oman |
5,188 | 2022 |
 Singapore |
5,154 | 2022 |
 Greece |
5,094 | 2022 |
 Colombia |
4,931 | 2022 |
 Slovenia |
4,727 | 2022 |
 Lithuania |
3,999 | 2022 |
 Belarus |
3,869 | 2022 |
 Georgia |
3,780 | 2019 |
 Kyrgyzstan |
3,734 | 2022 |
 Indonesia |
3,541 | 2022 |
 Tunisia |
3,314 | 2022 |
 Algeria |
2,865 | 2022 |
 Luxembourg |
2,819 | 2022 |
 Japan |
2,772 | 2022 |
 Kuwait |
2,649 | 2007 |
 Chile |
2,366 | 2022 |
 Ireland |
2,276 | 2021 |
 Peru |
2,119 | 2022 |
 Morocco |
2,020 | 2022 |
 Croatia |
2,004 | 2022 |
 El Salvador |
1,862 | 2022 |
 Jordan |
1,745 | 2016 |
 Latvia |
1,729 | 2022 |
 New Zealand |
1,629 | 2022 |
 Zimbabwe |
1,610 | 2022 |
 Bangladesh |
1,564 | 2019 |
 Slovakia |
1,562 | 2021 |
 Azerbaijan |
1,490 | 2022 |
 Guatemala |
1,411 | 2022 |
 Ecuador |
1,338 | 2022 |
 Paraguay |
1,291 | 2022 |
 Nepal |
1,197 | 2017 |
 Armenia |
1,139 | 2022 |
 Sri Lanka |
1,128 | 2022 |
 Estonia |
1,090 | 2022 |
 Venezuela |
1,079 | 2017 |
 Cambodia |
970 | 2022 |
 Costa Rica |
934 | 2022 |
 Panama |
851 | 2022 |
 Bolivia |
821 | 2022 |
 Dominican Republic |
780 | 2022 |
 Bahrain |
752 | 2020 |
 Cuba |
732 | 2022 |
 Côte d'Ivoire |
731 | 2022 |
 Swaziland |
711 | 2022 |
 Laos |
707 | 2020 |
 Honduras |
703 | 2018 |
 Nicaragua |
699 | 2022 |
 Malta |
695 | 2022 |
 Libya |
650 | 1997 |
 Cyprus |
514 | 2021 |
 Uganda |
397 | 2022 |
 Tanzania |
371 | 2021 |
 Moldova |
325 | 2022 |
 Gambia |
307 | 2006 |
 Trinidad and Tobago |
273 | 2010 |
 Togo |
269 | 2019 |
 Malawi |
244 | 2019 |
 Gabon |
236 | 2003 |
 Mauritius |
229 | 2022 |
 Iceland |
219 | 2021 |
 Sudan |
195 | 1995 |
 Bermuda |
192 | 2008 |
 Ghana |
188 | 2020 |
 British Virgin Islands |
139 | 2012 |
 Ethiopia |
133 | 1996 |
 Maldives |
123 | 2008 |
 Fiji |
109 | 2022 |
 Uruguay |
93 | 2021 |
 Papua New Guinea |
92 | 2002 |
 Bhutan |
72 | 2019 |
 Seychelles |
51 | 2022 |
 Madagascar |
39 | 1995 |
 Central African Republic |
38 | 2010 |
 Turkmenistan |
38 | 2007 |
 Burundi |
35 | 2001 |
 Thailand |
33 | 2021 |
 Tajikistan |
31 | 2018 |
 Sierra Leone |
25 | 2021 |
 Samoa |
25 | 2022 |
 Vanuatu |
18 | 2022 |
 Chad |
14 | 2021 |
 São Tomé and Príncipe |
10.3 | 2008 |
 Niger |
10 | 1998 |
 Cook Islands |
9 | 2022 |
 Palau |
9 | 1998 |
 Angola |
3 | 1996 |
 Tuvalu |
1.4 | 2022 |
 Niue |
1 | 2021 |
