International Tourist Arrivals to India Surge to 20.57 million in 2024, Marking Strong Post-Pandemic Growth

• International Tourist Arrivals (ITAs) to India rose to 20.57 million in 2024 (provisional), surpassing the pre-pandemic 2019 benchmark of 17.91 million.
• Data compiled by the Bureau of Immigration (BoI), MHA; reported by the Ministry of Tourism in a PIB release dated 29 January 2026.
• Relevant for GS-III (Indian Economy — services sector, employment) and GS-I (culture/heritage tourism); aspirants must distinguish ITAs (includes NRIs) from Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs).