Peru’s Tourism and Migration Trends in 2024
Table of Contents
- Peru’s Tourism and Migration Trends in 2024
- Peru’s Tourism and Migration Trends in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide
- Frequently Asked Questions About tourism and Migration in Peru
- What were the main tourism trends in Peru during 2024?
- Where did most of the foreign tourists come from?
- How many foreign tourists arrived in Peru in 2024?
- What age groups visited Peru the most in 2024?
- Which were the primary entry points to Peru for tourists?
- How did the number of departures from Peru change in 2024?
- How many Peruvians departed to foreign countries in 2024?
- Where did most Peruvians depart from when leaving the country?
- What was Peru’s migratory balance in 2024?
- What were the total migratory movements in Peru in 2024?
- Key Tourism and Migration Statistics for Peru in 2024
- Frequently Asked Questions About tourism and Migration in Peru
Peru experienced notable shifts in tourism and migration patterns throughout 2024, with notable increases in both arrivals and departures. The fourth quarter of the year saw a ample influx of foreign tourists, alongside a rise in the number of Peruvians traveling abroad.
Foreign Tourist Arrivals
Foreign tourists primarily from South America, specifically from Chile, accounted for a significant portion of arrivals in Peru. In the fourth quarter, visitors from the Andean Community and other parts of South America made up 87.9% of total foreign arrivals.
In absolute terms, the influx of foreign tourists reached 1,027,093 movements, marking a 10.0% increase compared too the same period in 2023.
The primary entry point into the country was the Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez, recording 582,948 entries. Though, a substantial number of tourists also crossed through the Santa Rosa checkpoint in Tacna, with 273,334 movements. Other border checkpoints accounted for an additional 170,811 entries.
Data from the INEI (National Institute of Statistics and Informatics) indicated that the majority of foreign visitors arriving in Peru during the last quarter of 2024 where between 30 and 59 years old, representing 55.4% of the total.Older adults accounted for 19.3%, young people between 15 and 29 years old made up 17.5%, and those under 15 years old constituted 7.8%.
Throughout 2024,the total number of foreigners entering Peru reached 4,109,155 movements. Chilean citizens represented 35.7% of this figure, equivalent to over 1,467,000 entries.
Departures from Peru
The number of foreigners leaving the country also increased. In the fourth quarter, a total of 993,474 people departed from Peruvian territory, reflecting an 11.0% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
The migratory flow also included Peruvians. During the same period, 1,015,790 departures of Peruvians to foreign countries were recorded, showing a 6.8% increase compared to 2023. Of these, 56.4% of departures occurred through the Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez, while 31.4% were through the Santa Rosa checkpoint in Tacna.
Annually, departures of Peruvians reached 1,968,015 movements, with an 8.4% growth compared to the previous year.
Migratory Balance
Peru recorded a negative migratory balance in the last quarter of 2024. There were 994,952 entries of Peruvians, while 1,015,790 citizens left the country, resulting in a negative balance of 20,838 migratory movements.
The total migratory flow in the country, considering both entries and departures of Peruvians and foreigners, reached 4,031,309 movements in the last three months of the year, reflecting an 8.8% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Annually, the total migratory movements amounted to 15,861,402, with a 17.3% growth compared to the previous year.
Migratory trends in Peru continue to evolve, and recent data indicate that the movement of people not only remains constant but also experiences variable growth year after year.
Peru’s Tourism and Migration Trends in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide
This article delves into the tourism and migration trends observed in Peru throughout 2024, providing a detailed analysis of foreign arrivals, departures, and the overall migratory balance.
Frequently Asked Questions About tourism and Migration in Peru
What were the main tourism trends in Peru during 2024?
In 2024, Peru experienced a notable increase in both foreign tourist arrivals and departures of Peruvians.The fourth quarter of the year was particularly notable, showing a substantial influx of foreign tourists.
Where did most of the foreign tourists come from?
the majority of foreign tourists arriving in Peru during 2024 originated from South America. Specifically, visitors from Chile accounted for a significant portion of the arrivals. In the fourth quarter, 87.9% of total foreign arrivals were from the Andean Community and other parts of South America.
How many foreign tourists arrived in Peru in 2024?
peru saw a total of 4,109,155 foreign tourist movements throughout 2024.Chilean citizens alone represented 35.7% of this figure, amounting to over 1,467,000 entries.In the fourth quarter of 2024, foreign tourist arrivals reached 1,027,093 movements, a 10.0% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
What age groups visited Peru the most in 2024?
according to data from the INEI (National Institute of Statistics and Informatics), the majority of foreign visitors arriving in Peru during the last quarter of 2024 were between 30 and 59 years old, representing 55.4% of the total. Other age demographics include:
Older adults (60+): 19.3%
Young people (15-29): 17.5%
* Under 15: 7.8%
Which were the primary entry points to Peru for tourists?
the primary entry point into Peru was the Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez, recording 582,948 entries in the fourth quarter. A substantial number of tourists also crossed through the Santa Rosa checkpoint in Tacna, with 273,334 movements. Other border checkpoints accounted for an additional 170,811 entries.
How did the number of departures from Peru change in 2024?
The number of foreigners leaving Peru increased in 2024. In the fourth quarter, a total of 993,474 people departed from Peruvian territory, reflecting an 11.0% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
How many Peruvians departed to foreign countries in 2024?
During the fourth quarter of 2024, 1,015,790 departures of Peruvians to foreign countries were recorded, showing a 6.8% increase compared to 2023. Annually,departures of Peruvians reached 1,968,015 movements,with an 8.4% growth compared to the previous year.
Where did most Peruvians depart from when leaving the country?
Of the Peruvian departures, 56.4% occurred through the Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez,while 31.4% were through the Santa Rosa checkpoint in Tacna.
What was Peru’s migratory balance in 2024?
Peru recorded a negative migratory balance in the last quarter of 2024.There were 994,952 entries of Peruvians, while 1,015,790 citizens left the country, resulting in a negative balance of 20,838 migratory movements.
What were the total migratory movements in Peru in 2024?
The total migratory flow in the country, including both entries and departures of Peruvians and foreigners, reached 4,031,309 movements in the last three months of 2024, reflecting an 8.8% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Annually, the total migratory movements amounted to 15,861,402, with a 17.3% growth compared to the previous year.
Key Tourism and Migration Statistics for Peru in 2024
| Category | Q4 2024 | Full Year 2024 | Change from 2023 (Q4) | Change from 2023 (Full Year) |
| —————————- | ————- | ————— | ———————- | —————————– |
| foreign Tourist Arrivals | 1,027,093 | 4,109,155 | 10.0% | N/A |
| Departures of Foreigners | 993,474 | N/A | 11.0% | N/A |
| Departures of Peruvians
