The top 10 international markets sending tourists to Vietnam saw some shifts in the first 10 months of 2024, with South Korea emerging as the largest source of visitors.
According to data from the National Tourism Administration, Vietnam welcomed over 14.1 million international arrivals over the past 10 months, a 41.3% increase compared to the same period last year. In October 2024 alone, the country received 1.42 million international visitors.
In terms of market share, Asia contributed nearly 80% of the total international arrivals to Vietnam. Specifically, the four major Northeast Asian markets—China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan—accounted for nearly 60%.
International tourists on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City
Among Vietnam’s top 10 tourism markets, South Korea leads with 3.7 million visitors (26.4%), surpassing China, which ranks second with 3 million arrivals (21.3%). Taiwan is in third place (1 million visitors), followed by the United States (637,000 visitors) and Japan (585,000 visitors). Australia, India, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand follow in the rankings.
The National Tourism Administration attributes the growth in international visitors primarily to the major Northeast Asian markets. Notably, arrivals from China increased by 130.4% compared to the same period in 2023, with growth from South Korea at 28.5%, Japan at 24.8%, and Taiwan at 59.4%.
Nearby Southeast Asian markets also experienced positive growth, with Indonesia increasing by 85.5%, the Philippines by 64.5%, Laos by 13.9%, Cambodia by 12.1%, Malaysia by 5.5%, and Singapore by 4.7%.
Top 10 international tourist markets to Vietnam in the past 10 months
Several European markets showed strong growth, especially those benefiting from Vietnam’s visa-exemption policy that allows up to 45 days of stay, effective since August 15, 2023. Italy saw a 54.5% increase, France 30.5%, Germany 23.6%, Spain 23.3%, the United Kingdom 20.4%, and Russia 81.5%.
The National Tourism Administration is optimistic that with the support of a more open visa policy, alongside vibrant promotion and marketing efforts in the final months of the year, international visitor numbers to Vietnam will continue to see positive growth in the near future.
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