Number of inbound tourists in Greece 2005-2021

The number of international tourists in Greece roughly doubled in 2021 over the previous year, after experiencing a dramatic drop in 2020 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Overall, the volume of inbound travelers totaled 15.2 million in 2021, denoting an increase of nearly eight million from 2020 but remaining way below pre-pandemic levels.

International tourism in Greece

According to a May 2022 survey, Greece ranked fourth in the list of preferred European countries for the next trip among European travelers. When looking at international tourist arrivals in the country, Germany was the leading inbound travel market in Greece in 2021, with just over three million arrivals. However, Australia recorded the highest average length of stay of international visitors in Greece. In 2021, Australians spent on average nearly 28 nights in Greece, while visitors from Canada and the Unites States spent on average around 16 and 14 nights respectively.

Tourism expenditure in Greece

In 2021, leisure travel generated the highest travel and tourism spending in Greece, accounting for 95 percent of the total expenditure. Overall, the international tourism expenditure in Greece rebounded after a sharp decline in 2020 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In 2021, inbound tourism spending in the Mediterranean country amounted to approximately 13 billion euros, while in 2020 it stood at 5.5 billion euros.