Inbound tourist overnight stays in the UK 2022

The number of nights spent by overseas residents in the United Kingdom bounced back in 2022, following a sharp drop due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Despite the significant annual increase, inbound overnight stays in the UK remained below pre-pandemic levels, totaling nearly 263 million in 2022. Meanwhile, the number of inbound visits to the United Kingdom surpassed 30 million that year.

Number of nights spent by overseas residents in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2004 to 2022 (in millions)

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Release date

May 2023

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Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

2004 to 2022

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

2020 data was not available due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 2021 data excludes the Eurotunnel and the Irish border.

Figures can be found under tab 2.04 of the source's Excel file.

Estimates based on the International Passenger Survey (IPS). Interviews are conducted with passengers arriving and departing from the country and include visits for all purposes, including for vacation, business, study, visiting friends and family, and other leisure purposes.

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