Vietnam welcomed more than 12 million international visitors in the first 7 months of the year

In the first 7 months of 2025, the total number of international visitors reached 12.2 million, an increase of 22.5% over the same period last year.

Although July is the low season of In terms of international tourism , the number of visitors to Vietnam still recorded an increase of 6.8% compared to June 2025. Notably, the number of visitors from the European market increased sharply by 38%. The number of visitors arriving by air in July still reached the highest level, with more than 1.32 million arrivals, followed by road with more than 234,000 arrivals and by waterway with more than 2.5 thousand arrivals.

In the first 7 months of 2025, international visitors to Vietnam reached 12.23 million, an increase of 22.5% over the same period last year. Illustration photo: baodantoc.vn

By market, China continues to be the largest source of visitors to Vietnam with 3.1 million arrivals, accounting for 25.5% of total international arrivals. South Korea ranked second with 2.5 million arrivals, equivalent to 20.7%. The following markets include Taiwan (China): 737,000 arrivals, the United States (522,000 arrivals) and Japan (380,000 arrivals). The top 10 largest markets also include Cambodia, India, Australia, Russia and Malaysia. Russia is currently the largest market sending visitors from the European region, and ranks 9th in the list of leading markets.

According to the report of the General Statistics Office ( Ministry of Finance ), trade and tourism activities maintained positive growth, causing total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue in the first 7 months of 2025 to increase by 9.3% over the same period last year.

In the first 7 months of 2025, total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue increased by 9.3% over the same period last year, of which revenue from accommodation and food services increased by 15.0% and revenue from tourism and travel increased by 20.0%.

Specifically, revenue from accommodation and catering services in the first 7 months of 2025 is estimated at VND 481.9 trillion, accounting for 12.1% of the total and increasing by 15.0% over the same period last year. Some localities have impressive revenue growth in the first 7 months of the year compared to the same period last year, such as: Ho Chi Minh City increased by 19.7%; Da Nang increased by 18.6%; Can Tho increased by 14.8%; Hanoi increased by 12.0%; Hai Phong increased by 11.0%.

Tourism revenue in the first 7 months of 2025 is estimated at 52.8 trillion VND, accounting for 1.3% of the total and increasing by 20.0% over the same period last year. Some localities have impressive revenue growth such as: Dong Nai increased by 31.5%; Lao Cai increased by 28.4%; Ho Chi Minh City increased by 23.4%; Hue increased by 22.6%; Hanoi increased by 18.8%.

Source: https://baolangson.vn/viet-nam-don-hon-12-trieu-luot-khach-quoc-te-7-thang-dau-nam-5055353.html