Countries by International Tourist Departures
International Tourist Departures are a significant indicator of a nation's global interaction and the mobility of its residents. They highlight the willingness and financial capability of people to explore beyond their borders. For 2023, according to the United Nations tourism database, we provide the latest insights into which countries lead the world in international travel. Understanding these trends is essential for Canada's travel industry and anyone interested in global tourism dynamics.
List of Countries by Tourist Departures
- Germany: With around 87 million international tourist departures, Germany leads the world, showcasing the travel enthusiasm and economic capability of its residents.
- United Kingdom: Around 71 million residents departed the country for international travel, making the UK a major player in global tourism.
- United States of America: The USA had approximately 61 million international departures, indicating a robust culture of overseas travel among its citizens.
- Italy: Italians explored the world with about 47 million departures, highlighting the country's strong inclination for international adventures.
- Canada: Although not in the top 5, Canada had about 32 million international departures, reflecting the country's strong participation in the global tourism scene. According to the UN, Canada ranks 8th globally in terms of international departures.
| Country | International Departures (1000 people) | Year |
|---|---|---|
 Germany |
86,623 | 2022 |
 United Kingdom |
70,950 | 2022 |
 United States of America |
60,550 | 2020 |
 Italy |
46,695 | 2022 |
 Mexico |
41,891 | 2022 |
 France |
39,484 | 2022 |
 Poland |
33,748 | 2022 |
 Canada |
31,936 | 2022 |
 Malaysia |
30,761 | 2004 |
 Saudi Arabia |
24,264 | 2022 |
 The Netherlands |
23,146 | 2022 |
 India |
21,600 | 2022 |
 Portugal |
20,989 | 2007 |
 Belgium |
20,428 | 2022 |
 China |
20,334 | 2020 |
 Spain |
18,253 | 2022 |
 Hungary |
18,013 | 2022 |
 Romania |
17,265 | 2022 |
 Switzerland |
15,846 | 2022 |
 Ukraine |
15,539 | 2022 |
 Russian Federation |
12,361 | 2020 |
 Czech Republic |
11,891 | 2010 |
 Austria |
11,871 | 2022 |
 Brazil |
10,628 | 2018 |
 Iran |
9,311 | 2022 |
 Uzbekistan |
8,437 | 2019 |
 Israel |
8,432 | 2022 |
 Argentina |
7,891 | 2022 |
 Kazakhstan |
7,670 | 2022 |
 Sweden |
7,615 | 2021 |
 United Arab Emirates |
7,454 | 2021 |
 Turkey |
7,267 | 2022 |
 Bulgaria |
7,252 | 2022 |
 Norway |
7,040 | 2022 |
 Finland |
6,780 | 2022 |
 South Korea |
6,554 | 2022 |
 Syria |
6,259 | 2010 |
 Egypt |
6,180 | 2014 |
 Denmark |
6,043 | 2022 |
 Albania |
5,882 | 2022 |
 Philippines |
5,703 | 2016 |
 Australia |
5,226 | 2022 |
 Oman |
5,188 | 2022 |
 Singapore |
5,154 | 2022 |
 Greece |
5,094 | 2022 |
 Colombia |
4,931 | 2022 |
 Slovenia |
4,727 | 2022 |
 Lithuania |
3,999 | 2022 |
 Belarus |
3,869 | 2022 |
 Georgia |
3,780 | 2019 |
 Kyrgyzstan |
3,734 | 2022 |
 Indonesia |
3,541 | 2022 |
 Tunisia |
3,314 | 2022 |
 Algeria |
2,865 | 2022 |
 Luxembourg |
2,819 | 2022 |
 Japan |
2,772 | 2022 |
 Kuwait |
2,649 | 2007 |
 Chile |
2,366 | 2022 |
 Ireland |
2,276 | 2021 |
 Peru |
2,119 | 2022 |
 Morocco |
2,020 | 2022 |
 Croatia |
2,004 | 2022 |
 El Salvador |
1,862 | 2022 |
 Jordan |
1,745 | 2016 |
 Latvia |
1,729 | 2022 |
 New Zealand |
1,629 | 2022 |
 Zimbabwe |
1,610 | 2022 |
 Bangladesh |
1,564 | 2019 |
 Slovakia |
1,562 | 2021 |
 Azerbaijan |
1,490 | 2022 |
 Guatemala |
1,411 | 2022 |
 Ecuador |
1,338 | 2022 |
 Paraguay |
1,291 | 2022 |
 Nepal |
1,197 | 2017 |
 Armenia |
1,139 | 2022 |
 Sri Lanka |
1,128 | 2022 |
 Estonia |
1,090 | 2022 |
 Venezuela |
1,079 | 2017 |
 Cambodia |
970 | 2022 |
 Costa Rica |
934 | 2022 |
 Panama |
851 | 2022 |
 Bolivia |
821 | 2022 |
 Dominican Republic |
780 | 2022 |
 Bahrain |
752 | 2020 |
 Cuba |
732 | 2022 |
 Côte d'Ivoire |
731 | 2022 |
 Swaziland |
711 | 2022 |
 Laos |
707 | 2020 |
 Honduras |
703 | 2018 |
 Nicaragua |
699 | 2022 |
 Malta |
695 | 2022 |
 Libya |
650 | 1997 |
 Cyprus |
514 | 2021 |
 Uganda |
397 | 2022 |
 Tanzania |
371 | 2021 |
 Moldova |
325 | 2022 |
 Gambia |
307 | 2006 |
 Trinidad and Tobago |
273 | 2010 |
 Togo |
269 | 2019 |
 Malawi |
244 | 2019 |
 Gabon |
236 | 2003 |
 Mauritius |
229 | 2022 |
 Iceland |
219 | 2021 |
 Sudan |
195 | 1995 |
 Bermuda |
192 | 2008 |
 Ghana |
188 | 2020 |
 British Virgin Islands |
139 | 2012 |
 Ethiopia |
133 | 1996 |
 Maldives |
123 | 2008 |
 Fiji |
109 | 2022 |
 Uruguay |
93 | 2021 |
 Papua New Guinea |
92 | 2002 |
 Bhutan |
72 | 2019 |
 Seychelles |
51 | 2022 |
 Madagascar |
39 | 1995 |
 Central African Republic |
38 | 2010 |
 Turkmenistan |
38 | 2007 |
 Burundi |
35 | 2001 |
 Thailand |
33 | 2021 |
 Tajikistan |
31 | 2018 |
 Sierra Leone |
25 | 2021 |
 Samoa |
25 | 2022 |
 Vanuatu |
18 | 2022 |
 Chad |
14 | 2021 |
 São Tomé and Príncipe |
10.3 | 2008 |
 Niger |
10 | 1998 |
 Cook Islands |
9 | 2022 |
 Palau |
9 | 1998 |
 Angola |
3 | 1996 |
 Tuvalu |
1.4 | 2022 |
 Niue |
1 | 2021 |
