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HHow the data is collected?

Tourist arrivals statistics is sourced from administrative sources of the Department of Home Affairs. The Department of Home Affairs has the jurisdiction to collect information on legal movements across the borders of South Africa. This information is then processed, analysed and published by Statistics South Africa in its monthly Tourism & Migration statistical releases. For more information please visit www.statssa.gov.za. 

International Tourist Arrivals report

This report displays statistics published by Statistics South Africa in its monthly Tourism & Migration statistical releases. It displays tourist arrivals by country and region over time.

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International Tourist Arrivals report

Research and Reports

  • Tourist Arrivals

    South Africa 2022 Tourist Arrivals March

    Tourist Arrivals
    South Africa 2022 Tourist Arrivals March

    This report details tourist arrivals to South Africa. It excludes transit and covers sea, air and land arrivals to South Africa, for the March 2022 period.

  • Tourist Arrivals

    South Africa | 2022 Tourist Arrivals (Q1)

    Tourist Arrivals
    South Africa | 2022 Tourist Arrivals (Q1)

    This infographic shows January to March 2022 vs 2021 arrivals data and the Global performance of tourism.

  • Tourist Arrivals

    South Africa | 2021 - Tourist Arrivals (Q3)

    Tourist Arrivals
    South Africa | 2021 - Tourist Arrivals (Q3)

    This infographic shows July to September 2021 arrivals data report

  • Industry Reports

    Tourism Outlook July 2021

    Industry Reports
    Tourism Outlook July 2021

    South African Tourism has compiled a monthly tourism snapshot which provides a monthly outlook for international tourism from key source markets to South Africa. Information in the snapshot for each country includes: •Current restrictions on travel to/return from South Africa •Indication of COVID-19 infection levels •Progress in COVID-19 vaccination roll-out •Latest available data on tourist arrivals to South Africa •Indicator of near-term tourism potential from source market

  • Tourist Arrivals

    South Africa | 2021 - Tourist Arrivals (Q2)

    Tourist Arrivals
    South Africa | 2021 - Tourist Arrivals (Q2)

    This infographic shows April to June 2021 arrivals data report

  • Industry Reports

    Tourism Outlook March 2021

    Industry Reports
    Tourism Outlook March 2021

    South African Tourism has compiled a monthly tourism snapshot which provides a monthly outlook for international tourism from key source markets to South Africa. Information in the snapshot for each country includes: •Current restrictions on travel to/return from South Africa •Indication of COVID-19 infection levels •Progress in COVID-19 vaccination roll-out •Latest available data on tourist arrivals to South Africa •Indicator of near-term tourism potential from source market

  • Industry Reports

    Tourism Outlook February 2021

    Industry Reports
    Tourism Outlook February 2021

    South African Tourism has compiled a monthly tourism snapshot which provides a monthly outlook for international tourism from key source markets to South Africa. Information in the snapshot for each country includes: •Current restrictions on travel to/return from South Africa •Indication of COVID-19 infection levels •Progress in COVID-19 vaccination roll-out •Latest available data on tourist arrivals to South Africa •Indicator of near-term tourism potential from source market

  • Industry Reports

    January to February cumulative arrivals

    Industry Reports
    January to February cumulative arrivals

    January to February cumulative arrivals