INEGI reveals the growth of Mexico's international tourism during May

According to information issued by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) , 7.93 million foreign tourists arrived in Mexico in May 2025 , compared to 6.72 million in the same period in 2024.

This figure shared by the autonomous body represents an 18% increase in international tourists in Mexican territory. The data reflect an upward trend in tourism in Mexico, which welcomed 45.03 million international tourists in 2024, 7.4% more than in 2023 , a sustained increase since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The main annual increase came from border tourists, which increased by 28.2% to 1.71 million compared to 1.33 million in the same month of 2024. However, those arriving by air decreased by 5.6% year-over-year to 1.68 million people.

On the other hand, last May, total international tourist spending soared 6.3% year-on-year, rising to $2.618 billion from a previous figure of $2.464 billion.

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However, the average spending per tourist fell by 9.9% to $329.8 last May compared to $366.27 in the fifth month of 2024 .

Foreign currency income from international travelers in 2024 totaled $30,246.2 million, nearly 6% more than the previous year.

Mexico is the sixth most visited country in the world , according to the Government and business leaders, based on data from the World Tourism Organization, While the country's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, set a goal of reaching the top 5.

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