According to the latest data unveiled by the Bali Central Bureau of Statistics on the 3rd of February 2025, the influx of foreign tourists reached 551,100 visits during the last month of 2024.
This signifies an increase of +16.54% compared to November 2024.
For a comprehensive breakdown of these figures, please refer to the enlightening comparison presented below:
2024 Analysis of the Foreign Tourist Visits to Bali
In the year of 2024, Bali has welcomed 6,333,360 foreign tourists, marking a significant increase of +20.10% compared to 2023 which stood at 5,273,258.
Analyzing the monthly data, we find that the average growth rate for foreign tourists in 2024 stands at +31.20% per month.
On average, Bali had recorded 527,780 visits from foreign tourists every month in the year of 2024.
Countries Contributing the Most Tourists to Bali in December 2024
Bali experienced an increase in visitors during the month of December 2024, as reported by BPS.
We saw quite a number of travelers from Australia, India, Singapore, China, South Korea, United Kingdom, Russia, Malaysia, United States, and Japan flocking this captivating island of gods.
A Glimpse into December 2024’s Tourism Figures:
- Significant Recovery and Growth in December 2024: December saw a notable 16.54% increase in total foreign tourist visits compared to November, signaling a recovery phase or possibly seasonal demand. Key contributors to this growth include countries like Singapore (+73.41%), Japan (+39.19%), and the United Kingdom (+35.45%).
- Australia Retains Market Dominance: With 136,570 visitors in December and a cumulative 1,544,141 visitors for the year, Australia remains the dominant source market, accounting for nearly a quarter (24.78%) of total visits. Despite fluctuations in previous months, its strong recovery (+15.56% from November) underscores its stability as a primary market for Bali.
- Emerging Growth Markets: Singapore experienced a massive surge of +73.41% in December, with a cumulative total of 218,926 visitors in 2024. Japan also showed promising growth (+39.19%) in December, indicating increasing interest from these markets, possibly driven by improved connectivity and travel conditions.
- Consistent Positive Trends from India and China: India (+17.33%) and China (+17.43%) demonstrated consistent growth in December. Their cumulative figures (550,379 for India and 448,446 for China) suggest sustained interest and growing market potential from these key Asian countries.
In summary, these observations offer a glimpse into the changing dynamics of Bali’s tourism landscape.
Top 10 Countries Contributing the Most Tourists to Bali in December 2024
The Statistical Report released by the Central Bureau of Statistics sheds light on the key contributors to Bali’s bustling tourism scene in December 2024.
Analyzing the data reveals the top ten countries that generated the highest influx of foreign tourists during this period.
| No | Countries | Dec 2024 | Nov 2024 | Change | Shares (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 136,570 | 118,182 | 15.56% | 24.78 |
| 2 | India | 54,147 | 46,150 | 17.33% | 9.83 |
| 3 | Singapore | 32,361 | 18,662 | 73.41% | 5.87 |
| 4 | China | 31,922 | 27,183 | 17.43% | 5.79 |
| 5 | South Korea | 29,939 | 26,122 | 14.61% | 5.43 |
| 6 | United Kingdom | 24,166 | 17,841 | 35.45% | 4.39 |
| 7 | Russia | 22,753 | 16,918 | 34.49% | 4.13 |
| 8 | Malaysia | 21,692 | 18,629 | 16.44% | 3.94 |
| 9 | United States | 20,634 | 18,552 | 11.22% | 3.74 |
| 10 | Japan | 15,889 | 11,415 | 39.19% | 2.88 |
| 11 | Other | 161,027 | 153,246 | 5.08% | 29.22 |
| TOTAL | 551,100 | 472,900 | 16.54% | 100.00 |
1. Australia
December welcomed 136,570 visitors from Australia, marking a +15.56% increase from November’s 118,182 visitors.
Cumulatively, Australia contributed 1,544,141 visitors from January to December 2024.
2. India
India recorded 54,147 visitors in December, a +17.33% rise from 46,150 in November.
The cumulative total for 2024 stands at 550,379 visitors.
3. Singapore
Singapore saw 32,361 visitors in December, a remarkable +73.41% increase from November’s 18,662 visitors.
The cumulative count for the year 2024 reached 218,926 visitors.
4. China
China brought in 31,922 visitors in December, growing by +17.43% from 27,183 visitors in November.
Cumulatively, China contributed 448,446 visitors in 2024.
5. South Korea
South Korea recorded 29,939 visitors in December, reflecting a +14.61% increase from November’s 26,122 visitors.
The total for 2024 reached 294,024 visitors.
6. United Kingdom
December saw 24,166 visitors from the UK, a +35.45% jump from November’s 17,841 visitors.
The cumulative total reached 295,326 visitors in 2024.
7. Russia
Russia contributed 22,753 visitors in December, a +34.49% increase from November’s 16,918 visitors.
8. Malaysia
Malaysia recorded 21,692 visitors in December, growing by +16.44% from 18,629 in November. The total for 2024 reached 246,145 visitors.
9. United States
The US brought in 20,634 visitors in December, a +11.22% rise from November’s 18,552 visitors. The cumulative figure for the year was 261,832 visitors.
10. Japan
Japan saw 15,889 visitors in December, a +39.19% increase from 11,415 in November.
Exploring Foreign Tourist Visits to Bali: An Analysis of the 2023 Stats
Overall in 2023, a number of 5,273,258 foreign visitors deliberately chose Bali as their ultimate destination.
Visitor Highlights in 2023:
The average number of foreign visitors per month is approximately 439,438 visitors.
The minimum number of visitors in a month was 323,623 (February 2023).
The maximum number of visitors in a month was 541,353 (July 2023).
High Season: July 2023 saw a high number of visitors, indicating that this month might be part of the high tourist season for Bali.
Dips: There’s a noticeable dip in visits in November 2023. The reason for November’s decline requires further investigation.
2023 Overview:
In the year 2023, Bali played host to 5,273,258 international visitors, representing a +144.61% increase compared to the 2022 period.
This underscores Bali’s resilient tourism rebound and its enduring magnetism on the global stage.
Conclusion
After reading this data-driven article from us, we hope you can unlock Bali’s vast tourism potential and ignite your passion for investing in property on the island.
Explore the possibilities, seize the moment, and embark on a rewarding journey of property investment in Bali.
References:
Data taken from Bali Central Bureau Statistics
