The number of international tourist arrivals in Europe rose significantly in 2022 compared to the previous year, following a sharp drop with the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. That said, the volume of inbound tourist arrivals remained below pre-pandemic levels. Overall, both before and after the impact of the health crisis, the Southern/Mediterranean region recorded the highest number of international tourist arrivals, with around 265 million arrivals in 2022. That year, Southern/Mediterranean Europe was the region with the highest number of international tourist arrivals worldwide.
Number of international tourist arrivals in Europe from 2017 to 2022, by region
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Southern/Mediterranean Europe
Western Europe
Central/Eastern Europe
Northern Europe
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World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). (September 20, 2023). Number of international tourist arrivals in Europe from 2017 to 2022, by region (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 18, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/261702/international-tourist-arrivals-in-europe-by-region/
World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). "Number of international tourist arrivals in Europe from 2017 to 2022, by region (in millions)." Chart. September 20, 2023. Statista. Accessed June 18, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/261702/international-tourist-arrivals-in-europe-by-region/
World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). (2023). Number of international tourist arrivals in Europe from 2017 to 2022, by region (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 18, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/261702/international-tourist-arrivals-in-europe-by-region/
World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). "Number of International Tourist Arrivals in Europe from 2017 to 2022, by Region (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 20 Sep 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/261702/international-tourist-arrivals-in-europe-by-region/
World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), Number of international tourist arrivals in Europe from 2017 to 2022, by region (in millions) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/261702/international-tourist-arrivals-in-europe-by-region/ (last visited June 18, 2024)
Number of international tourist arrivals in Europe from 2017 to 2022, by region (in millions) [Graph], World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), September 20, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/261702/international-tourist-arrivals-in-europe-by-region/