Number of international tourist arrivals in Venice 2011-2023

The number of international tourist arrivals in Venice increased significantly in 2023 over the previous year, exceeding the figures reported before the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, inbound tourist arrivals in the city reached around 4.9 million in 2023. Inscribed in 1987 on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Venice is one of the main tourist destinations in Italy. 

What are the leading inbound tourism markets in Venice?

International tourism is a fundamental resource for the city’s tourism industry, as inbound travelers accounted for over 85 percent of total tourist arrivals in Venice in 2023. That year, the United States was the leading international travel market in Venice, followed by France, the United Kingdom, and Germany.

What are the leading domestic travel markets in Venice?

While the number of inbound tourist arrivals rose in 2023, the number of domestic travelers in Venice declined over the previous year, but remained higher than in pre-pandemic levels. When breaking down the number of domestic tourist arrivals in Venice by region, Lombardy emerged as the leading domestic travel market, ahead of Lazio, with nearly 165 thousand tourist arrivals in 2023.