Ranked: The Countries Gaining and Losing the Most Tourists

Key Takeaways

• Saudi Arabia recorded the largest increase in international tourist arrivals, up 67% from 2019.
• Israel saw the steepest decline, with arrivals falling 71% following the outbreak of war in October 2023.
• Tourism growth was strongest in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of South America.

International travel patterns have shifted since 2019, with some countries attracting far more visitors and others remaining below their pre-pandemic levels.

This graphic ranks OECD and partner economies by the percentage change in international tourist arrivals between 2019 and 2025. The data comes from the OECD Tourism Trends and Policies 2026.

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