Foreign Tourist Arrivals to Indonesia Reach 13.9 Million in 2024, Highest in the Last Five Years
The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) recorded that the number of foreign tourists (Wisman) visiting Indonesia in 2024 reached 13.9 million, the highest figure in the past five years. This achievement marks a significant increase of 19.05% compared to the previous year, signaling the recovery of the tourism sector post-COVID-19 pandemic.
However, this figure is still lower than the 16.1 million tourists who visited in 2019, when the pandemic was over.
According to CNBC Indonesia, the Acting Head of BPS, Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti, stated in a recent press conference that the number of foreign tourist visits in 2024 was the highest recorded since 2020.
"The 2024 foreign tourist visits are the highest since 2020, yet still relatively lower than pre-pandemic figures," said Amalia.
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Malaysia, Australia, and Singapore Dominate Visits
Based on BPS data cited by CNBC Indonesia, Malaysia was the leading country in tourist arrivals to Indonesia throughout 2024, reaching 2.27 million visitors. Malaysian tourists spend an average of US$ 693 per visit.
In second place, Australia contributed 1.67 million tourists, with an average expenditure of US$ 1,712 per visit.
Meanwhile, Singapore ranked third with 1.40 million visits, where the average expenditure of tourists from this country reached US$ 707.
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Surge in Visits at the End of the Year
Quoting CNBC Indonesia, in December 2024, the number of foreign tourist arrivals reached 1.24 million, increasing by 13.95% compared to the previous month. Compared to December 2023, this figure also saw an 8.72% rise.
This increase reflects a positive trend in the recovery of Indonesia's tourism sector, in line with the rising global mobility and policies supporting tourism.
With this achievement, Indonesia continues to strengthen its tourism appeal through various strategies, including promoting key destinations and improving tourism infrastructure. The government and stakeholders in the tourism sector remain optimistic that this positive trend will continue in the coming years.
