Brazilian tourists are also a major driver of the Latin American travel industry. For instance, they were the biggest spenders on international tourism in Latin America in the late 2010s, surpassing Mexico and Argentina. And, as residents of the country hosting the most famous Carnival in the world, local consumers account for over 90 percent of tourism spending in Brazil. The development of national tourism in Brazil is also attested by ever-increasing domestic air passengers during the past two decades up until the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Travel and tourism in Brazil – statistics & facts
Brazilian tourists are also a major driver of the Latin American travel industry. For instance, they were the biggest spenders on international tourism in Latin America in the late 2010s, surpassing Mexico and Argentina. And, as residents of the country hosting the most famous Carnival in the world, local consumers account for over 90 percent of tourism spending in Brazil. The development of national tourism in Brazil is also attested by ever-increasing domestic air passengers during the past two decades up until the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Key insights
- Brazil's travel & tourism total GDP
- 104bn USD
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Total tourism GDP in Latin American countries 2021
- Travel & tourism internal consumption
- 97bn USD
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Internal travel and tourism consumption in Latin American countries 2019
- Top tourism segment by revenue
- Restaurants
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Brazil: tourism revenue by segment 2020
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- Basic Statistic Share of total tourism contribution to GDP in Latin American countries 2022
- Basic Statistic Share of tourism in total employment in Latin American countries 2022
- Premium Statistic Most competitive Latin American countries for tourism 2021
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Share of total tourism contribution to GDP in Latin American countries 2022
Share of total tourism contribution to GDP in Latin American countries 2022
Travel and tourism as percentage of gross domestic product in Latin America in 2022, by country
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Share of tourism in total employment in Latin American countries 2022
Share of tourism in total employment in Latin American countries 2022
Travel and tourism as percentage of total employment in Latin America in 2022, by country
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Most competitive Latin American countries for tourism 2021
Most competitive Latin American countries for tourism 2021
Leading countries for tourism in Latin America in 2021, based on the Travel and Tourism Development Index
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Number of natural parks in Latin American countries 2023
Number of natural parks in Latin American countries 2023
Number of natural parks in Latin America as of August 2023, by country
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- Premium Statistic Tourism revenue in Brazil 2019-2022
- Premium Statistic Contribution of tourism spending to Brazilian GDP 2010-2021, by type
- Basic Statistic Share of travel and tourism spending in Brazil 2022, by origin
- Premium Statistic Hospitality businesses in Brazil 2010-2021
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- Premium Statistic Average trips by Brazilian travelers 2023, by economic level
- Premium Statistic Tourism development in Brazil 2021, by pillar
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Tourism revenue in Brazil 2019-2022
Tourism revenue in Brazil 2019-2022
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Contribution of tourism spending to Brazilian GDP 2010-2021, by type
Contribution of tourism spending to Brazilian GDP 2010-2021, by type
Tourism expenditure as share of gross domestic product in Brazil from 2010 to 2021, by type
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Share of travel and tourism spending in Brazil 2022, by origin
Share of travel and tourism spending in Brazil 2022, by origin
Distribution of expenditure by tourists in Brazil in 2022, by main origin
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Hospitality businesses in Brazil 2010-2021
Hospitality businesses in Brazil 2010-2021
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Hospitality headcount in Brazil 2016-2021
Hospitality headcount in Brazil 2016-2021
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Average trips by Brazilian travelers 2023, by economic level
Average trips by Brazilian travelers 2023, by economic level
Average number of trips taken by tourists from Brazil as of July 2023, by social class
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Tourism development in Brazil 2021, by pillar
Tourism development in Brazil 2021, by pillar
Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) in Brazil in 2021, by pillar
Brazilian tourists
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- Premium Statistic Domestic rail travelers in Brazil 2010-2021
- Premium Statistic Number of air travelers in domestic flights in Brazil 2000-2021
- Premium Statistic Travel product online bookings in Brazil 2023
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- Basic Statistic International mobility for passport holders from Brazil 2023, by visa type
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Domestic rail travelers in Brazil 2010-2021
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Number of air travelers in domestic flights in Brazil 2000-2021
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Travel product online bookings in Brazil 2023
Travel product online bookings in Brazil 2023
Travel product online bookings in Brazil as of December 2023
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Attitudes towards traveling in Brazil 2023
Attitudes towards traveling in Brazil as of December 2023
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Favorite domestic destinations in Brazil 2023
Favorite domestic destinations in Brazil 2023
Preferred travel destinations for domestic tourists in Brazil as of July 2023
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International mobility for passport holders from Brazil 2023, by visa type
Number of countries where Brazilian passport holders need or do not need a visa as of August 2023
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- Premium Statistic Inbound tourism volume in Brazil 2010-2021
- Premium Statistic Inbound tourism volume in Brazil 2021, by origin
- Premium Statistic Inbound tourism volume in Brazilian states 2021
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Inbound tourism volume in Brazil 2021, by origin
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Inbound tourism volume in Brazilian states 2021
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Travel spending of inbound visitors in Brazil 2010-2021, by purpose
Travel expenditure of international tourists in Brazil from 2010 to 2021, by travel purpose (in billion U.S. dollars)
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Favorite international destinations in Brazil 2023
Favorite international destinations in Brazil 2023
Preferred travel destinations for international tourists from Brazil as of July 2023
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- Premium Statistic Hotels, beds, and rooms available in Brazil 2017-2021
- Premium Statistic Share of hotel rooms in Brazil 2022, by hotel size and origin
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Share of hotel rooms in Brazil 2022, by hotel size and origin
Share of hotel rooms in Brazil 2022, by hotel size and origin
Distribution of hotel rooms in Brazil as of July 2022, by size and origin of hotel
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Average daily revenue of hotels per occupied room in Brazil 2010-2023
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Main hotel brands in Brazil 2022, by number of rooms
Main hotel brands in Brazil 2022, by number of rooms
Leading hotel brands in Brazil as of July 2022, by on number of rooms
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- Premium Statistic Revenue of the package holidays industry in Brazil 2019-2028
- Premium Statistic Travel agencies in Brazil 2017-2021
- Premium Statistic Most recalled travel agencies in Brazil 2023
- Premium Statistic CVC Corp: net revenue 2015-2022
- Premium Statistic Despegar: number of transactions 2019-2022, by market
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Revenue of the package holidays industry in Brazil 2019-2028
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Travel agencies in Brazil 2017-2021
Travel agencies in Brazil 2017-2021
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Most recalled travel agencies in Brazil 2023
Most recalled travel agencies in Brazil 2023
Most memorable travel agencies in Brazil in 2023
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CVC Corp: net revenue 2015-2022
CVC Corp: net revenue 2015-2022
Net revenue of CVC Brasil Operadora e Agência de Viagens S.A. from 2015 to 2022 (in million Brazilian reals)
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Despegar: number of transactions 2019-2022, by market
Despegar: number of transactions 2019-2022, by market
Number of transactions completed on Despegar.com platforms from 2019 to 2022, by market (in millions)
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