In the first ten months of 2024, Vietnam received more than 14.1 million international visitors, a 41% increase compared to the same period last year. In October 2024 alone, Vietnam welcomed 1.42 million international visitors.
International visitors in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: DNCC
According to the Tourism Information Center under the National Tourism Administration, the Asian market contributed nearly 80% of Vietnam’s total international arrivals. Notably, four Northeast Asian markets—China, South Korea, Taiwan (China), and Japan—accounted for nearly 60% of these arrivals.
Among the top 10 tourism markets for Vietnam, South Korea ranked first, with 3.7 million visitors, representing 26.4% of the total. China followed in second place with 3 million visitors (21.3%), and Taiwan ranked third with 1 million visitors. The United States was fourth with 637,000 visitors, and Japan ranked fifth with 585,000 visitors. Other major markets included Australia, India, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand.
The key Northeast Asian markets have been a driving force behind the growth in international arrivals. Specifically, the Chinese market grew by 130% compared to the same period in 2023, while South Korea grew by 28.5%, Japan by 24.8%, and Taiwan (China) by 59.4%.
The nearby Southeast Asian markets also showed strong growth, with Indonesia increasing by 85.5%, the Philippines by 64.5%, Laos by 13.9%, and India continuing its positive growth at 29%.
Europe showed promising growth as well, particularly in key markets such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Russia. These markets benefit from Vietnam’s unilateral visa exemption policy, which allows for a 45-day stay and took effect on August 15, 2023.
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Source: Vietnam Insider