International statistics

International visitation statistics for NSW based on the latest Tourism Research Australia International Visitor Survey data.

YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 2024YOY % CHANGE

VISITORS

3.8 million

11.1%

NIGHTS

100.8 million

14.9%

EXPENDITURE

$12.0 billion

10.7%

International travel to NSW

International travel to NSW continued to record an upward trend in the year ending December 2024.

Note: due to retroactive adjustments, some data points in historical reports may vary slightly from corresponding data points in the latest release.

Latest release

International travel to NSW - key statistics: YE December 2024
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International visitor profile

Overview of international visitor trends, interests, preferences and behaviours.

Latest release

International travel to NSW - visitor profile: YE December 2024
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Archive

International travel to NSW - visitor profile: YE September 2024
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International travel to NSW - visitor profile: YE June 2024
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International travel to NSW - visitor profile: YE March 2024
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International market profiles

International visitors from the 15 key countries and regions account for more than 80 per cent of the total international visitors and expenditure to NSW.

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