In 2022, the total number of jobs generated, directly and indirectly, by travel and tourism worldwide remained below the figures reported before the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Overall, among the countries with the highest number of travel and tourism jobs worldwide in 2022, China recorded the sharpest drop in employment, with around 19 million fewer travel and tourism jobs compared to 2019.
Number of travel and tourism jobs lost due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in selected countries worldwide from 2020 to 2022
(in million)
the selected countries recorded the highest contribution of travel and tourism to employment in 2022
Supplementary notes
Data were calculated by Statista based on the total contribution of travel and tourism to employment per country provided by the source. Figures can be found in the source's weblink by clicking on each country report. Data for 2020 and 2021 were previously published by the source.
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