Outbound tourism spending in the Netherlands 2010-2023

The expenditure of outbound Dutch tourists increased significantly in 2023 compared to the previous year, recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. After declining to roughly seven billion U.S. dollars with the onset of the health crisis, outbound tourism spending in the Netherlands grew steadily in the following years, peaking at 21.5 billion U.S. dollars in 2023.

How many Dutch tourists travel abroad?

The number of outbound tourist trips from the Netherlands recovered in 2022, reaching approximately 23 million and also exceeding pre-pandemic figures. When breaking down the number of outbound trips from the Netherlands by mode of transport, air travel emerged as the favorite way to make a trip abroad, both before and after the impact of the health crisis.

What are the preferred travel destinations for Dutch tourists?

In 2022, France and Germany represented the leading outbound travel markets in the Netherlands based on the share of departures. That year, these two countries accounted for more than 30 percent of trips abroad by Dutch travelers. Spain, Belgium, and Austria also ranked among the leading outbound travel markets for the Netherlands.