Global tourism expenditure in 2023 highlights the United Kingdom leading, despite a slight decline, followed closely by France. Countries such as Australia, Russia, and South Korea showed minor increases. Notably, India and Romania experienced significant growth. Japan and South Africa saw declines, indicating potential challenges. Over the last five years, emerging markets like India and Romania have shown strong growth, pointing to changing expenditure patterns and opportunities beyond traditional markets.
Future trends could focus on the recovery of tourism in Japan and South Africa, as well as sustained growth in India and Romania. Economic conditions and geopolitical events will influence shifts in tourism spending across regions.
Top countries in Tourism International Expenditure Share by Country (Million US Dollars)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 11.91 | 2023 | -1.07% | -0.76% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 9.56 | 2023 | +11.34% | -1.57% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Australia | 7.74 | 2023 | +21.96% | +0.87% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Russia | 7.24 | 2023 | +1% | +1.34% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Korea | 6.96 | 2023 | +15.73% | +0.94% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 6.4 | 2023 | +14.02% | -0.59% | View data |
| 7 | 7 India | 6.36 | 2023 | +19.19% | +7.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Switzerland | 4.57 | 2023 | +16.6% | +4.06% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Japan | 4.25 | 2023 | +10.91% | -2.84% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Brazil | 4.09 | 2023 | +19.93% | +1.08% | View data |
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