Arrivals recorded in tourist reception structures in 2022 totaled 11.299 million people, an increase of 21.8% compared to 2021, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
Out of the total number of arrivals in 2022, arrivals of Romanian tourists in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions represented 86%, while arrivals of foreign tourists recorded a percentage of 14%. Overnight stays recorded in tourist reception structures in 2022 totaled 24.319 million, an increase of 17.8% compared to those in 2021, informs Agerpres.
Out of the total number of overnight stays in 2022, overnight stays of Romanian tourists in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions represented 85.8%, while overnight stays of foreign tourists recorded a percentage of 14.2%. The average length of stay in 2022 was 2.1 days for Romanian tourists and 2.2 days for foreign tourists.
The net utilization index of tourist accommodation places in 2022 was 30.1% across all tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 3.6 percentage points compared to 2021.
By county, in 2022, the number of tourist arrivals in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions recorded higher values in: Bucharest (1.480 million people), Constanța (1.253 million people), and Brașov (1.187 million people), while tourist overnight stays in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions recorded higher values in: Constanța (4.106 million), Bucharest (2.937 million), and Brașov (2.212 million).
By country, the most arrivals of foreign tourists stayed in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions in 2022 came from: Germany (173,500 people), Israel (150,500 people), and Italy (122,800 people).
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, recorded at border points, were 12.696 million people in 2022, an increase of 87% compared to 2021. Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, recorded at border points, were 17.265 million people in 2022, an increase of 48.3% compared to 2021.
Arrivals recorded in tourist reception structures in December 2022 totaled 807,200 people, an increase of 39.3% compared to December 2021. Out of the total number of arrivals in December 2022, arrivals of Romanian tourists in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions represented 84.2%, and arrivals of foreign tourists 15.8%.
Overnight stays recorded in tourist reception structures in December 2022 totaled 1.562 million, an increase of 41.9% compared to December 2021. Out of the total number of overnight stays in December 2022, overnight stays of Romanian tourists in tourist reception structures with accommodation functions represented 81.6%, while overnight stays of foreign tourists recorded a percentage of 18.4%.
The average length of stay in December 2022 was 1.9 days for Romanian tourists and 2.3 days for foreign tourists. The net utilization index of tourist accommodation places in December 2022 was 25.8% across all tourist accommodation structures, an increase of 6.7 percentage points compared to December 2021.
Arrivals of foreign visitors to Romania, recorded at border points, in December 2022 totaled 1.036 million people, an increase of 89.6% compared to December 2021. Departures of Romanian visitors abroad, recorded at border points, in December 2022 totaled 1.205 million people, an increase of 46.5% compared to December 2021.
Arrivals in apartments and rooms for rent recorded in December 2022 totaled 72,200 people, an increase of 43.8% compared to December 2021.
Out of the total number of arrivals in December 2022, arrivals of Romanian tourists in apartments and rooms for rent represented 89.6%, while arrivals of foreign tourists represented 10.4%.
Overnight stays recorded in apartments and rooms for rent in December 2022 totaled 142,300, an increase of 41.6% compared to December 2021. Out of the total number of overnight stays in December 2022, overnight stays of Romanian tourists in apartments and rooms for rent represented 87.8%, while overnight stays of foreign tourists recorded a percentage of 12.2%.
Arrivals in apartments and rooms for rent recorded in 2022 totaled 1.056 million people, an increase of 40.0% compared to 2021. Out of the total number of arrivals in 2022, arrivals of Romanian tourists in apartments and rooms for rent represented 92.5%, and arrivals of foreign tourists 7.5%.
By county, in 2022, the number of tourist arrivals in apartments and rooms for rent recorded higher values in: Constanța (201,400 people), Brașov (182,100 people), and Bucharest (150,900 people). Overnight stays recorded in apartments and rooms for rent in 2022 totaled 2.259 million, an increase of 29.4% compared to 2021.
Out of the total number of overnight stays in 2022, overnight stays of Romanian tourists in apartments and rooms for rent represented 92.2%, while overnight stays of foreign tourists recorded a percentage of 7.8%.
By county, tourist overnight stays in apartments and rooms for rent in 2022 recorded higher values in: Constanța (648,300), Brașov (334,500), and Bucharest (291,800).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did tourism arrivals in Romania grow in 2022?
Total arrivals in accommodation units grew by 21.8% in 2022 compared to the previous year, reaching a total of 11.299 million people.
Which Romanian cities recorded the highest number of tourists?
The top destinations in 2022 were Bucharest (1.480 million arrivals), Constanța (1.253 million), and Brașov (1.187 million).
Which countries are the main sources of foreign tourists for Romania?
The largest numbers of foreign tourists in 2022 came from Germany (173,500), Israel (150,500), and Italy (122,800).