Monthly tourism balance in Italy 2019-2024
The tourism balance helps understand the impact of tourism within a country. It is given by the inbound tourism expenditure minus the outbound tourism expenditure. In August 2024, Italy's tourism balance amounted to nearly 2.8 billion euros, denoting an increase of roughly 90 million euros compared to the same month of the previous year.
How many tourists visit Italy every year?
The number of international tourist arrivals in Italy grew by 15 percent in 2023 over the previous year, reaching almost 60 million. Despite the annual increase in travelers, inbound tourist arrivals remained below pre-pandemic levels. In 2023, Italy ranked fourth on the list of the most visited countries worldwide.
What is the economic contribution of travel and tourism in Italy?
In 2023, the total contribution of travel and tourism to Italy’s gross domestic product nearly caught up with pre-pandemic levels, with this sector accounting for over 10 percent of the country's GDP. Meanwhile, the number of travel and tourism jobs in Italy reached almost three million in 2023, fully recovering from the impact of COVID-19.
