International tourism volume in the Balearics 2001-2022

In 2022, the number of international tourists visiting the Balearic Islands surpassed 13 million, exhibiting a full recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic's impact on inbound tourism. In 2020, inbound tourism numbers to the Mediterranean archipelago had plummeted below the two-million mark, after a decade of uninterrupted growth.
Comprised of four main islands and a combined population of around 1.2 million people, this Spanish autonomous community is a popular holiday retreat for many Europeans.

Sun and beach tourism

The Balearic Islands are famous for their sunny weather and stunning beaches with crystal-clear waters and white sand. In recent years, the average stay of international overnight visitors has been around a week, while the average spending for the entire trip has stayed above one thousand euros.

Contribution of tourism to the Balearic economy

In addition to the foreign visitors, this Spanish insular territory also receives more than two million domestic tourist arrivals each year, except during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in 2020. In that year, the contribution of the tourism sector to the Balearics’ gross domestic product (GDP) had fallen dramatically; and despite the growth of 95 percent in 2021, the share still did not reach the pre-pandemic level of more than 40 percent. The region earned close to 8.4 billion euros from tourism in 2021.