In 2024, Germany leads global international departures with 219.48 million, followed by the United States at 164.62 million. The United Kingdom shows significant volume with 99.815 million. Japan, Hungary, and Romania trail with 20.782 million, 14.851 million, and 13.629 million respectively. Despite being smaller markets, Israel, Latvia, and Kazakhstan actively contribute to global departures.
The highest year-on-year growth rates in 2023 were noted in Romania (5.42%) and Hungary (3.64%), showcasing dynamic travel markets. In contrast, Latvia experienced a slight decline (-0.031%).
Future trends to watch:
- Post-pandemic recovery in Asian countries like Japan may accelerate, increasing demand for international travel.
- European markets, particularly Romania and Hungary, may continue to expand robustly with economic growth and infrastructure improvements.
- Digital transformation in travel planning and booking could boost departures, especially in emerging markets.
Top countries in International Departures Number by Country
| # | 9 Countries | Units (Departures) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 219,480,000 | 2023 | +1.03% | +1.06% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 164,620,000 | 2023 | +1.36% | +2.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 99,815,000 | 2023 | +1.8% | +1.96% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Japan | 20,782,000 | 2023 | +1.29% | +1.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 14,851,000 | 2023 | +2.65% | +3.64% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 13,629,000 | 2023 | +1.69% | +5.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Israel | 10,396,000 | 2023 | +3.41% | +4.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Latvia | 2,172,400 | 2023 | -1.17% | -0.031% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Kazakhstan | 12,060 | 2023 | +2.29% | +2.53% | View data |
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