The table illustrates the number of people, in millions, who engaged in international travel across various regions between 1990 and 2005. Overall, there was a consistent upward trend in global international travel, with Europe remaining the most popular destination throughout the entire period.
In 1990, the total number of international travellers stood at 448.9 million. This figure rose significantly to 615.2 million by 1995 and continued to grow, reaching 693.7 million by 2005. Europe dominated the market, starting at 280.2 million in 1990 and peaking at 400.2 million by the end of the period. In contrast, Africa and the Middle East recorded the lowest figures, beginning at 18.2 million and 9.8 million respectively, and showing only modest growth to 28.7 million and 15.8 million by 2005.
Asia and the Pacific experienced the most notable growth, more than doubling from 60.2 million in 1990 to 135.8 million in 2005. Meanwhile, travel to America saw a rise from 80.5 million to 118.2 million in 2000, before experiencing a slight decline to 113.2 million by 2005. Despite these regional variations, the global trend remained positive throughout the fifteen-year timeframe.