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South Korea Visitor Arrivals

South Korea's visitor arrivals fell to 2.52 million in 2020, down from 17.5 million in 2019, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 85.6% (14.98 million) from the previous year. South Korea has visitor arrivals higher than the global median (2.52 million vs median 1.02 million). Compared with the median in Asia, South Korea is higher (2.52 million vs regional median 1.73 million) and ranks 16th out of 42 countries in Asia.

South Korea's travel earnings fell to $11.78 billion in 2020, down from $25.46 billion in 2019.

Yearly Historical Data (1995-2020)

(in Million)
Year Visitor Arrivals (Million)
2020 2.52
2019 17.5
2018 15.35
2017 13.34
2016 17.24
2015 13.23
2014 14.2
2013 12.18
2012 11.14
2011 9.8
2010 8.8
2009 7.82
2008 6.89
2007 6.45
2006 6.16
2005 6.02
2004 5.82
2003 4.75
2002 5.35
2001 5.15
2000 5.32
1999 4.66
1998 4.25
1997 3.91
1996 3.68
1995 3.75
South Korea Visitor Arrivals : Definition
Visitor Arrivals measures the total number of visitors coming to South Korea from other countries.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Travel Earnings $11.78B $25.46B 2020