In recent years, Iceland has become a top destination for international travelers. Between 2016 and 2019, the 380,000 inhabitant nation welcomed from five to seven tourists per inhabitant. However, the tourism intensity in the Nordic country plunged to less than two visitors per inhabitant in 2020 and 2021 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Average number of inbound and domestic visitors per inhabitant in Iceland from 2010 to 2021
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Average number of inbound and domestic visitors per inhabitant in Iceland from 2010 to 2021
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According to the source, the indicator "arrivals/population" provides an estimate of tourism intensity in the country of reference. This indicator is calculated by UNWTO based on the available basic data on number of visitors. The calculation is made according to the formula: (inbound tourists + domestic visitors) / population.
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World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). (October 14, 2022). Average number of inbound and domestic visitors per inhabitant in Iceland from 2010 to 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 04, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1031591/iceland-inbound-domestic-visitors-per-inhabitant/
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World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). (2022). Average number of inbound and domestic visitors per inhabitant in Iceland from 2010 to 2021. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: January 04, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1031591/iceland-inbound-domestic-visitors-per-inhabitant/
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