China Inbound Tourism Visitors 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
Annual inbound tourism visitors to China from 1978 to 2025. Shows the growth of China as a tourism destination, including impacts of SARS (2003), global financial crisis (2008-2009), and COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2022).
Quick Answer
China received 35 million inbound tourists in 2025, still 50% below pre-COVID levels of 70 million in 2019. Recovery has been slow due to visa restrictions and geopolitical tensions. Top source countries: South Korea, Japan, USA. Tourism revenue: $35 billion. Data from China National Tourist Office covers 1990-2025.
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China Inbound Tourism Visitors
Data Table
48 data points| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 1.81 |
| 1979 | 4.2 |
| 1980 | 5.7 |
| 1981 | 7.77 |
| 1982 | 7.92 |
| 1983 | 9.48 |
| 1984 | 12.85 |
| 1985 | 17.83 |
| 1986 | 22.82 |
| 1987 | 26.9 |
| 1988 | 31.69 |
| 1989 | 24.5 |
| 1990 | 27.46 |
| 1991 | 33.35 |
| 1992 | 38.12 |
| 1993 | 41.53 |
| 1994 | 43.68 |
| 1995 | 46.39 |
| 1996 | 51.13 |
| 1997 | 57.59 |
| 1998 | 63.48 |
| 1999 | 72.8 |
| 2000 | 83.44 |
| 2001 | 89.01 |
| 2002 | 97.91 |
| 2003 | 91.66 |
| 2004 | 109.04 |
| 2005 | 120.29 |
| 2006 | 124.94 |
| 2007 | 131.87 |
| 2008 | 130.03 |
| 2009 | 126.48 |
| 2010 | 133.76 |
| 2011 | 135.42 |
| 2012 | 132.41 |
| 2013 | 129.08 |
| 2014 | 128.5 |
| 2015 | 133.82 |
| 2016 | 138.44 |
| 2017 | 139.48 |
| 2018 | 141.2 |
| 2019 | 145.31 |
| 2020 | 27.9 |
| 2021 | 10.52 |
| 2022 | 8.52 |
| 2023 | 35.05 |
| 2024 | 82 |
| 2025 | 110 |
About This Dataset
Annual inbound tourism visitors to China from 1978 to 2025. Shows the growth of China as a tourism destination, including impacts of SARS (2003), global financial crisis (2008-2009), and COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2022).
China's China Inbound Tourism Visitors in 2025 was 110. The dataset spans 48 data points from 1978 to 2025, updated yearly. Total change from 1978 to 2025: 5977.3%.
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Citation Format:
China Data Portal (2026). China Inbound Tourism Visitors. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/china-inbound-tourism/
Primary Source:
China National Tourism Administration, National Bureau of Statistics
Last Updated:
2026-06-05T04:18:30.757Z
API Access:
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What is China's China Inbound Tourism Visitors in 2025?
China's China Inbound Tourism Visitors in 2025 was 110. This dataset includes 48 data points from 1978 to 2025.
What is the China Inbound Tourism Visitors growth rate?
From 1978 to 2025, China's China Inbound Tourism Visitors grew by 5977.3%, from 1.81 to 110.
Where can I download China Inbound Tourism Visitors data?
You can download China Inbound Tourism Visitors data from China Data Portal via our free API at https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/china-inbound-tourism. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
What is the data range for China Inbound Tourism Visitors?
The China Inbound Tourism Visitors dataset covers 1978 to 2025, with 48 data points. Data source: China National Tourism Administration, National Bureau of Statistics.