Domestic tourism spending in the Netherlands 2019-2034

Domestic tourism spending in the Netherlands recovered from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2023, rising by 2.5 percent from 2019. Overall, the expenditure by domestic travelers in the country amounted to 68.4 billion euros in 2023. This figure was expected to reach an estimated 70.2 billion euros in 2024.

Domestic vs. inbound tourism in the Netherlands

In 2023, domestic spending accounted for nearly 80 percent of the total travel and tourism expenditure in the Netherlands. Overall, as spending by domestic travelers surpassed pre-pandemic levels, international tourism receipts in the Netherlands followed the same trend, peaking at over 20 billion euros in 2023.

Amsterdam's contribution to tourism in the Netherlands

One of the most visited travel destinations in Europe by inbound travelers, Amsterdam plays a fundamental role in supporting the Netherlands' travel and tourism market. As estimated, the direct contribution of travel and tourism to GDP in Amsterdam was expected to exceed seven billion euros in 2022.