Arrivals recorded in tourist accommodation structures between January 1 and November 30, 2022, totaled 10.492 million people, an increase of 20.6% compared to the same period in 2021, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Out of the total number of arrivals in the first 11 months of 2022, Romanian tourists in accommodation structures represented 86.1%, while foreign tourist arrivals recorded a percentage of 13.9%.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist accommodation structures between January 1 and November 30, 2022, totaled 22.756 million, an increase of 16.4% compared to the corresponding period in 2021. Out of the total number of overnight stays, Romanian tourists’ stays represented 86.1%, while foreign tourists accounted for 13.9%.
The average length of stay during the 11 months of 2022 was 2.2 days for both Romanian and foreign tourists. The net utilization index of tourist accommodation capacity was 30.4% across all accommodation structures, an increase of 3.3 percentage points compared to the same period in 2021.
By county, during the analyzed period, the number of tourist arrivals recorded higher values in: Bucharest (1.348 million people), Constanța (1.236 million people), and Brașov (1.084 million people). Overnight stays also saw higher values in: Constanța (4.070 million), Bucharest (2.665 million), and Brașov (2.015 million).
By country, the most arrivals of foreign tourists hosted in accommodation structures between January 1 and November 30, 2022, came from: Germany (163,100 people), Israel (132,000 people), and Italy (109,700 people). Foreign visitor arrivals to Romania, recorded at border points, were 11.659 million people, an increase of 86.8% compared to the period from January 1 to November 30, 2021.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, recorded at border points, reached 16.059 million people in the first 11 months of 2022, an increase of 48.4% compared to the same period in 2021.
INS data shows that arrivals recorded in tourist accommodation structures in November 2022 totaled 817,200 people, up 51.6% compared to November 2021. Out of the total arrivals in November 2022, Romanian tourists represented 84.3%, and foreign tourists 15.7%.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist accommodation structures in November 2022 totaled 1.652 million, an increase of 55.2% compared to November 2021. Out of the total overnight stays in November 2022, Romanian tourists represented 82.6%, while foreign tourists accounted for 17.4%.
Departures of Romanian visitors abroad in November 2022 totaled 1.322 million people, up 44.3% compared to November 2021. Arrivals in apartments and rooms for rent in November 2022 totaled 64,500 people, an increase of 67.1% compared to November 2021. Of the total arrivals in November 2022, Romanian tourists in apartments and rooms represented 88.8%, while foreign tourists represented 11.2%.
Overnight stays recorded in apartments and rooms for rent in November 2022 totaled 118,900, up 64.2% compared to November 2021. Of the total overnight stays in November 2022, Romanian tourists represented 86.7%, while foreign tourists accounted for 13.3%.
Arrivals in apartments and rooms for rent recorded between January 1 and November 30, 2022, totaled 983,800 people, up 39.8% compared to the same period in 2021. Of the total arrivals during this period, Romanian tourists represented 92.7%, and foreign tourists 7.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the total growth in tourist arrivals in Romania in 2022?
Tourist arrivals increased by 20.6% in the first 11 months of 2022, totaling 10.492 million people according to INS data.
Which Romanian cities were the most popular for tourists?
Bucharest, Constanța, and Brașov recorded the highest numbers of both arrivals and overnight stays during the analyzed period.
Which countries are the main sources of foreign tourists for Romania?
The top three countries of origin for foreign tourists in 2022 were Germany (163,100), Israel (132,000), and Italy (109,700).