International tourist spending in the UK 2004-2024

Published by Statista Research Department, May 2, 2024

International tourism expenditure in the United Kingdom rose significantly in 2022 over the previous year, after dropping sharply with the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Overall, international tourism spending in the UK amounted to roughly 26.5 billion British pounds in 2022, increasing by nearly 21 billion British pounds from 2021 but remaining below pre-pandemic levels. Inbound tourism expenditure was forecast to grow further by 2024, reaching an estimated 34.1 billion British pounds and surpassing the peak reported in 2019.

Spending of international visitors to the United Kingdom from 2004 to 2022, with a forecast for 2023 and 2024 (in billion GBP)

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Release date

December 2023

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

2004 to 2022

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

¹ 2023 and 2024 data has been forecast by Visit Britain as of December 20, 2023, based on various sources, including passenger numbers by mode of transport and figures on flight bookings. Please find here additional information related to the methodology.

Figures from prior to 2010 were taken from previous reports. 

Estimates based on the International Passenger Survey (IPS). Interviews are conducted with passengers arriving and departing from the country and include visits for all purposes, including for vacation, business, study, visiting friends and family, and other leisure purposes. The annual (non-forecast) results are as reported by the Office for National Statistics.

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