Top Nationalities of Foreign Travelers to the U.S., 2012

Updated August 5, 2020 | Infoplease Staff

The U.S. Travel Association tracks the nationalities of foreigners who visit the United States. In 2012, more Canadians traveled to the U.S. than residents of any other country.

Residence of
travelers
to the U.S.
2012
arrivals
Percent
change
from 2011
1. Canada 22.70 million 6%
2. Mexico 14.51 million 8%
3. United Kingdom 3.76 million -2%
4. Japan 3.7 million 14%
5. Germany 1.88 million 3%
6. Brazil 1.79 million 19%
7. China 1.47 million 35%
8. France 1.46 million -3%
9. South Korea 1.25 million 9%
10. Australia 1.12 million 8%
Total foreign tourists, all countries 66.7 million
Source: Office of Travel and Tourism Industries, Top 10 International Markets: 2012 Visitation and Spending.

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