In 2022, the largest number of visitors to South Africa from a non-African country came from the United Kingdom (UK), with 283,031 visitors, which is an increase from 45,777 the year prior. Citizens of the United States of America (USA) followed with 262,183 compared to 82,020 the previous year. Since 2011, the United Kingdom had been the country with the largest number of tourist visiting South Africa, with the USA only surpassing it in 2021.
Number of foreign overnight visitors to South Africa in 2022, by leading country
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Statistics South Africa. (May 18, 2023). Number of foreign overnight visitors to South Africa in 2022, by leading country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/300677/visitors-to-south-africa-from-leading-non-african-countries/
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Statistics South Africa. (2023). Number of foreign overnight visitors to South Africa in 2022, by leading country. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/300677/visitors-to-south-africa-from-leading-non-african-countries/
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