Tourist Arrivals in South Africa decreased to 1155059 in May from 1284245 in April of 2026. Tourist Arrivals in South Africa averaged 583464.97 from 1979 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 1598893.00 in January of 2018 and a record low of 29341.00 in April of 2020. source: Statistics South Africa

Tourist Arrivals in South Africa is expected to be 1095000.00 by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the South Africa Tourist Arrivals is projected to trend around 1250000.00 in 2027 and 1340000.00 in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -1790.00 14430.00 ZAR Million May 2026
Current Account 190700.00 50200.00 ZAR Million Mar 2026
Current Account to GDP -0.50 -0.70 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 178831.09 189657.22 ZAR Million May 2026
Exports by Category
Exports by Country
External Debt 195932.00 200307.00 USD Million Mar 2026
Foreign Direct Investment 20300.00 41300.00 ZAR Million Mar 2026
Gold Reserves 125.50 125.47 Tonnes Dec 2025
Imports 180621.58 175223.08 ZAR Million May 2026
Imports by Category
Imports by Country
Terms of Trade 122.50 117.20 points Mar 2026
Terrorism Index 0.00 0.00 Points Dec 2025
Tourist Arrivals 1155059.00 1284245.00 May 2026
Weapons Sales 115.00 96.00 SIPRI TIV Million Dec 2025


South Africa Tourist Arrivals
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1155059.00 1284245.00 1598893.00 29341.00 1979 - 2026 Monthly