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. Saudi Arabia Leads the Tourism Boom Saudi Arabia leads the dataset, attracting 67% more international tourists than in 2019. The increase reflects the country’s push to diversify its economy through Vision 2030, including easier tourist visas, expanded airline capacity, and major investments in cultural attractions and entertainment. Morocco (+53%) and Egypt (+47%) also posted strong gains, supported by demand for Mediterranean and North African travel. In South America, Brazil (+46%), Colombia (+45%), and Chile (+33%) all surpassed their 2019 visitor levels. Europe Sees Broad Recovery Most European destinations have returned to or exceeded their pre-pandemic tourism levels, though their gains were generally smaller than those recorded in the Middle East and North Africa. Norway (+28%), Serbia (+27%), Denmark (+22%), Portugal (+20%), Spain (+16%), and France (+12%) all recorded notable increases in international arrivals. However, Germany (-6%), Italy (-5%), and Ireland (-32%) remained below their 2019 levels. Conflict Weighs on Tourism Israel experienced the [...]
