The National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) reported that Mexico ranked as the sixth most visited country in the world after receiving more than 8.4 million international visitors in July 2025, representing a 12.3% increase compared to July 2024.
Foreign currency income from foreign tourists amounted to $3 billion; however, average spending per person decreased 1.9% over the same period.
How many tourists arrived in Mexico in July 2025?
According to INEGI, of the total number of registered visitors:
- 4.24 million were international tourists who stayed overnight in the country, a figure 6.1% higher than in 2024.
- 4.15 million were day trippers who did not spend the night in Mexico, a 19.5% annual increase.
- International tourists (those entering from beyond the border) totaled 2.42 million, a 3.2% year-over-year increase.
Regarding transportation: - 80.8% arrived by air, an increase of 0.7%.
- 19.2% arrived by land, an increase of 15.7%.
- Border tourists totaled 1.81 million, 10.3% more than in July 2024.
Tourism Growth in Mexico in 2025
The Ministry of Tourism (Sectur) reported that, in the first half of 2025, international tourism in Mexico grew 7.3% compared to the same period in 2024.
Highlights of Tourism in Mexico
- International tourists: 23.4 million (+7.3%).
- Foreign currency income: $18.681 billion (+6.3%).
- Average tourist spending: $1,280.7 million (+6.9%).
- Cruise ship passengers: 5.7 million (+9.6%).
Economic impact of tourism in Mexico
The increase in international visitor arrivals and spending on tourism services is boosting the national economy, benefiting local communities, producers, and small businesses.
The tourism sector continues to be one of the main drivers of the Mexican economy, generating employment and promoting regional development.
Trends and prospects for tourism in Mexico
Sectur emphasized that tourism will maintain a positive trend in 2025, a result of collaborative efforts with the private sector and the three levels of government. The goal is to strengthen the competitiveness of Mexico as a destination and ensure that economic growth is distributed equitably throughout the country.
Outbound Tourism: Mexicans Who Traveled Abroad
INEGI also reported that 6.58 million Mexicans traveled abroad in July 2025, representing a 12.2% annual increase.
Of these, 1.76 million were international tourists, a 7% increase compared to 2024.
Source: ejecentral
