Tourism in Romania experienced a remarkable evolution in 2023, according to data provided by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
In the first seven months of the year, Romania was visited by 1.17 million foreign tourists, most of whom came from Germany, Italy, and Israel. During the same period, departures of Romanian visitors abroad, recorded at border points, reached 11.02 million, an increase of 15.2% compared to the same period last year.
In July of this year, 1.77 million tourists were registered in tourist reception structures, 7.3% more than in July 2022, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics. Of the total number of tourists accommodated, 234.9 thousand (+25.3% compared to July 2022) were foreign tourists, with more than half, 132.7 thousand, coming from European Union countries. Seaside resorts were the most visited, accounting for 28.9% of the total number of accommodations, while Bucharest and county capitals attracted 27.8% of visitors, and mountain resorts 17.3%.
Regarding the number of nights spent in Romania, in July 2023, these totaled 4.37 million, an increase of 7.4% compared to those in July 2022. Of the total number of overnight stays, 11.0% were by foreign tourists. The average length of stay was approximately 2.5 days for Romanian tourists and 2.0 days for foreign tourists.
In July 2023, 1.97 million Romanians traveling abroad were recorded at border points, an increase of 8.0% compared to July last year.
In the first seven months of the year, Romania was visited by 1.17 million foreign tourists, most of whom came from Germany, Italy, and Israel. During the same period, departures of Romanian visitors abroad, recorded at border points, reached 11.02 million, an increase of 15.2% compared to the same period last year.
In the first seven months of the year, Romania was visited by 1.17 million foreign tourists. By county, in the period 01.01.-31.07.2023, the number of tourist arrivals in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions (including apartments and rooms for rent) recorded higher values in: Bucharest Municipality (1028.0 thousand people), Braşov (816.4 thousand people), and Constanţa (808.0 thousand people), while overnight stays in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions (including apartments and rooms for rent) recorded higher values in: Constanţa (2556.6 thousand), Bucharest Municipality (2050.4 thousand), and Braşov (1536.7 thousand).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which countries provided the most foreign tourists to Romania?
During the first seven months of 2023, the highest number of foreign tourists arrived from Germany, Italy, and Israel.
What were the most popular destinations for tourists in Romania?
The most popular destinations were the seaside resorts (28.9%), followed by Bucharest and county capitals (27.8%), and mountain resorts (17.3%).
How much has Romanian travel abroad increased?
Romanian departures abroad increased by 15.2% in the first seven months of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, totaling 11.02 million visits.