Global Tourism - Employment (2006–2032)

X9001-GL Last Updated: March 2026

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7,483,670

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Global Tourism Employment in 2026
2.4%

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 Global Tourism Employment Growth in 2026
7.7%

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 Global Tourism Employment CAGR 2021-2026

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 Global Tourism Employment CAGR 2026-2031

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  • How many people are employed in the Global Tourism in 2025?

    There was 7,307,862 people employed in the Global Tourism as of 2025.

  • What was employment growth in the Global Tourism in 2025?

    The number of people employed in the Global Tourism grew 3.0% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.

  • Is employment in the Global Tourism expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?

    See our full analysis of the Global Tourism to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

  • How many people are employed in the Global Tourism in 2026?

    There is 7,483,670 people employed in the Global Tourism as of 2026.

  • What is employment growth in the Global Tourism in 2026?

    The number of people employed in the Global Tourism grew 7.7% on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.

  • Is employment in the Global Tourism expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?

    See our full analysis of the Global Tourism to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

  • How many people does the average business in the Global Tourism employ?

    The average Global Tourism business was 11.6 employees.

  • Are businesses in the Global Tourism adding employees?

    The average business in the Global Tourism now employs more workers than it did five years ago.

  • How productive are employees in the Global Tourism?

    The revenue per employee for the average business in the Global Tourism has increased in the last five years.

  • How many people does the average business in the Global Tourism employ?

    The average Global Tourism business is 11.6 employees.

  • Are businesses in the Global Tourism adding employees?

    The average business in the Global Tourism now employs more workers than it did five years ago.

  • How productive are employees in the Global Tourism?

    The revenue per employee for the average business in the Global Tourism has increased in the last five years.

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