In 2023, Georgia witnessed a significant surge in international tourism, with a total of 7,072,220 international travelers visiting the country. This marked a noteworthy recovery, with 75.6% of pre-pandemic tourism levels restored, representing a substantial increase of 30.3% compared to the previous year.
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Of the total international visitors, the largest contingent hailed from the Russian Federation, accounting for 1,418,464 visits, marking a notable surge of 30.5% compared to 2022. Notably, the influx of visitors from China experienced a remarkable growth of 554.5%.
The list of top 15 countries by international tourist visits includes:
Russia - 1,418,464 (30.5% increase compared to 2022)
Turkey - 1,396,660 (+50.9%)
Armenia - 962,540 (+29.6%)
Israel - 217,065 (+3.3%)
Azerbaijan - 199,835 (+30.6%)
Kazakhstan - 167,492 (+39%)
Ukraine - 146,931 (-13%)
Belarus - 130,203 (+0.1%)
Iran - 126,282 (+22.8%)
Poland - 91,210 (+117.6%)
India - 84,688 (+60.3%)
Saudi Arabia - 72,953 (-39.2%)
Germany - 68,824 (+41.8%)
Uzbekistan - 52,088 (+8.6%)
China - 48,304 (+554.5%)
Furthermore, in the fourth quarter of 2023 alone, there were 1,013,891 international tourist visits, representing a significant recovery of 93% compared to the figures recorded in 2019.
The revenue generated from international tourism in 2023 amounted to $4.1 billion, a record-breaking figure according to the National Tourism Administration. This revenue surpassed the levels of 2019 by 26.2%, indicating a robust resurgence in the tourism sector.
