International statistics

International visitation statistics for NSW based on the latest Tourism Research Australia International Visitor Survey (IVS) data.

YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 2024YOY % CHANGE

VISITORS

3.7 million

18.4%

NIGHTS

98.5 million

23.8%

EXPENDITURE

$12.0 billion

17.4%

International travel to NSW

International travel to NSW continued to record an upward trend in the year ending September 2024.

Note: due to retroactive adjustments, some data points in historical reports may vary slightly from corresponding data points in the latest release.

Latest release: key statistics

International travel to NSW - key statistics: YE September 2024
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Archive: key statistics

International travel to NSW - key statistics: YE June 2024
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International travel to NSW - key statistics: YE March 2024
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International travel to NSW - key statistics: YE December 2023
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Latest release: visitor profile

International travel to NSW - visitor profile: YE September 2024
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Archive: visitor profiles

International travel to NSW - visitor profile: YE June 2024
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International travel to NSW - visitor profile: YE March 2024
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International travel to NSW - visitor profile: YE December 2023
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International market profiles

International visitors from the 15 key countries and regions account for more than 70 per cent of the total international visitors and expenditure to NSW.

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