Rio de Janeiro Hits Record International Tourist Numbers in 2025
Rio de Janeiro saw a historic 43.7% rise in international tourists in 2025, driven largely by visitors from Argentina, Chile, and the US.
- • Rio de Janeiro recorded 2,196,443 international tourists in 2025, a 43.7% increase from 2024.
- • December 2025 saw a 32% increase in foreign visitors compared to December 2024.
- • Argentina was the top source country for tourists in Rio, followed by Chile and the United States.
- • Brazil received over 9.2 million foreign tourists in 2025, increasing by 37.1% from 2024.
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In 2025, Rio de Janeiro welcomed a historic 2,196,443 international tourists, marking the highest number ever recorded in the city. This represents a significant 43.7% increase compared to 1,528,133 arrivals in 2024. December 2025 alone saw 223,515 foreign visitors, a 32% rise from the 169,357 recorded the year before. Argentina was the leading source of tourists to Rio, contributing 787,229 visitors, followed by Chile with 359,705 and the United States with 214,795. Uruguay and France completed the top five source countries.
This surge aligns with the broader positive trend across Brazil, which received 9,287,196 international tourists in 2025—a 37.1% increase from 2024. Argentina also led as Brazil’s primary market with 3,386,823 visitors, trailed by Chile and the United States. European countries collectively added 1,274,567 tourists to Brazil’s international visitor count.
According to Embratur data, Rio de Janeiro’s record-breaking tourism reflects its sustained status as a key international gateway and a major economic driver for the region. The upward trajectory is fueled by increased interest from South American and North American travelers, underscoring Brazil’s growing appeal on the global tourism stage.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
