Key Market Indicators
Tourist arrivals to South Africa are predicted to reach nearly 8 million by 2026, down from 6.8 million in 2021. This represents an average annual decline of 2.8%. Since 2000, South African demand has decreased by 14.8% year on year. The receipts from South African tourism are expected to amount to $2.3 billion in 2021, falling to $2.3 billion by 2026, a decline of 6.8% on average. Since 2000, the South African market has decreased by 15.2% year on year. The direct contribution of tourism to South Africa's GDP is estimated to be 2.46% in 2026, down from 2.58% in 2021. This represents a decline of 0.8 points year on year on average. Since 2013, the supply from South Africa has decreased by 2.1 points year on year. The country ranked 17th in 2021, with the Czech Republic in the lead at 2.58% of GDP. Iceland, the Philippines and Mexico were ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively.
