Overview and Key Statistics
Cuba welcomed 1.8 million international tourists in 2025, marking a 17.2% decrease compared to the same period in the previous year, according to the latest data released by Cuba’s National Office of Statistics and Information (ONEI).
In total, the country recorded 1.6 million visitors, a figure that represents a 13.4% drop from the same period in 2024.
Historical Context and Comparison
This represents the worst performance since 2002, excluding years affected by the COVID-19 pandemic that impacted global tourism. Since 2022, these figures have shown a downward trend.
Only two countries sent more travelers than the previous year: Argentina (+13.6%) and Colombia (+8%). The rest of the countries experienced a decrease in the number of tourists, with Germany leading the decline (-49.5%), followed by Russia (-29%), Spain (-28.5%), and France (-26%).
Cuban Emigrant Visitors Decline
Moreover, travelers from the Cuban community abroad decreased by 22.6% in 2025 compared to the same period in the previous year.
Unmet Government Targets
With these numbers, the Cuban government fails to meet its target of receiving 2.6 million international tourists in 2025, falling short of the objective set for 2024, which also went unfulfilled.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: How many international tourists visited Cuba in 2025? Cuba welcomed 1.8 million international tourists in 2025.
- Q: What was the percentage decrease in tourist arrivals compared to 2024? Tourist arrivals decreased by 17.2% compared to the same period in 2024.
- Q: Which countries saw an increase in tourists visiting Cuba in 2025? Argentina (+13.6%) and Colombia (+8%) were the only countries that sent more travelers to Cuba in 2025 compared to the previous year.
- Q: Which countries experienced a decline in tourists visiting Cuba in 2025? Germany (-49.5%), Russia (-29%), Spain (-28.5%), and France (-26%) all saw decreases in the number of tourists.
- Q: How did Cuban emigrant visitors perform in 2025? Cuban emigrant visitors decreased by 22.6% in 2025 compared to the same period in the previous year.
- Q: Did Cuba meet its international tourism targets for 2025? No, Cuba failed to meet its target of receiving 2.6 million international tourists in 2025, just as it did not meet the objective set for 2024.
