Top Nationalities of Foreign Travelers to the U.S., 2012
Updated August 5, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
The U.S. Travel Association tracks the nationalities of foreigners who visit the United States. In 2012, more Canadians traveled to the U.S. than residents of any other country.
| Residence of travelers to the U.S. | 2012 arrivals | Percent change from 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Canada | 22.70 million | 6% |
| 2. | Mexico | 14.51 million | 8% |
| 3. | United Kingdom | 3.76 million | -2% |
| 4. | Japan | 3.7 million | 14% |
| 5. | Germany | 1.88 million | 3% |
| 6. | Brazil | 1.79 million | 19% |
| 7. | China | 1.47 million | 35% |
| 8. | France | 1.46 million | -3% |
| 9. | South Korea | 1.25 million | 9% |
| 10. | Australia | 1.12 million | 8% |
| Total foreign tourists, all countries | 66.7 million | ||
Source: Office of Travel and Tourism Industries, Top 10 International Markets: 2012 Visitation and Spending.
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