Outbound tourist visits from the UK 2021

Due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the number of outbound trips from the United Kingdom (UK) declined sharply in 2020 over the previous year, then decreased further in 2021. Overall, the number of visits abroad from the UK totaled around 19 million in 2021, after peaking at over 93 million in 2019. In line with the remarkable decrease in visits, the outbound tourism expenditure in the UK also dropped significantly during the health crisis.

Total number of visits abroad from the United Kingdom (UK) from 2007 to 2021 (in millions)

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Release date

August 2022

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Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

2007 to 2021

Supplementary notes

Data for 2021 excludes the Eurotunnel. Dover traffic was only included from the third quarter of the year.

Figures have been rounded. The source adds the following information: "No data were collected for Q2 to Q4 2020 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Estimates are based on models using passenger numbers and IPS trend data". Data can be found under Tab 3.02 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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