The number of holiday visits abroad from the United Kingdom grew in 2023 over the previous year, after shrinking due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Despite this increase, outbound visits for vacation purposes remained below pre-pandemic levels, totaling around 55.53 million in 2023. That year, Spain, France, and Greece were the most visited holiday destinations by UK travelers, respectively.
Number of holiday visits abroad by residents of the United Kingdom from 2011 to 2023
(in 1,000s)
Figures from prior to 2019 were taken from earlier reports.
Estimates are 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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Office for National Statistics (UK). (May 17, 2024). Number of holiday visits abroad by residents of the United Kingdom from 2011 to 2023 (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 13, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/573074/holiday-visits-abroad-by-united-kingdom-uk-residents/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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