FOREIGN ARRIVALS TO SOUTH AFRICA CUMULATIVE GROWTH 2001 - 2005
Country of Residence
|
2001
|
2002
|
2003
|
2004
|
2005
|
Growth
%
|
United Kingdom
|
356,759
|
442,910
|
456,468
|
456,368
|
469,599
|
32%
|
Germany
|
203,911
|
248,990
|
257,018
|
245,452
|
249,504
|
22%
|
USA
|
170,611
|
182,591
|
187,447
|
208,159
|
233,417
|
37%
|
Netherlands
|
96,090
|
110,389
|
120,933
|
120,838
|
116,244
|
21%
|
France
|
82,745
|
112,078
|
127,760
|
109,276
|
101,139
|
22%
|
Nordic Countries
|
48,719
|
61,786
|
73,405
|
78,294
|
84,557
|
74%
|
Australia
|
60,684
|
69,832
|
71,687
|
75,675
|
77,238
|
27%
|
Italy
|
36,899
|
47,756
|
49,818
|
50,429
|
51,464
|
39%
|
Total top - 8
|
1,049,200
|
1,265,533
|
1,337,540
|
1,345,142
|
1,375,926
|
31%
|
South America
|
43,979
|
38,311
|
40,357
|
45,296
|
47,818
|
9%
|
China
|
29,681
|
36,957
|
42,822
|
51,080
|
44,228
|
49%
|
Switzerland
|
32,481
|
36,977
|
35,640
|
36,786
|
39,069
|
20%
|
Belgium
|
34,453
|
39,242
|
42,735
|
37,277
|
38,502
|
12%
|
India
|
28,012
|
34,062
|
41,018
|
36,172
|
36,045
|
29%
|
Middle East
|
29,833
|
33,401
|
31,814
|
31,653
|
33,551
|
12%
|
Japan
|
24,598
|
26,239
|
21,311
|
23,091
|
27,284
|
11%
|
New Zealand
|
13,391
|
14,907
|
16,387
|
16,348
|
17,825
|
33%
|
Total next - 8
|
243,646
|
270,895
|
279,080
|
277,052
|
258,513
|
6%
|
Rest of Overseas
|
209,244
|
267,459
|
262,490
|
262,142
|
304,775
|
46%
|
Total Overseas
|
1,502,090
|
1,803,887
|
1,879,110
|
1,884,336
|
1,939,214
|
29%
|
Africa by Air
|
281,338
|
311,918
|
285,008
|
311,019
|
376,157
|
34%
|
Africa by Land
|
3,852,803
|
4,144,053
|
4,168,242
|
4,331,052
|
4,997,510
|
30%
|
Total Africa
|
4,134,141
|
4,455,971
|
4,453,250
|
4,642,071
|
5,373,667
|
30%
|
Unspecified
|
151,337
|
169,725
|
172,530
|
151,453
|
55,861
|
- 63%
|
Grand Total
|
5,787,568
|
6,429,583
|
6,504,890
|
6,677,860
|
7,368,742
|
27%
|
(Source: Table compiled by the NMMU Tourism Research Unit from SA Tourism Annual Reports)
Commentary:
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There are reportedly 63-million Chinese overseas travellers. China moved up from 15th place in 2000 to the eighth most important overseas tourism supply market to South Africa in 2004. However, China has dropped to 10th place in 2005 mainly as a result of perceptions of South Africa as being a dangerous place to visit.
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The Nordic Countries collectively comprise Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. These countries especially Sweden have indicated the greatest growth trend with an average growth of 15% per annum in the five years between 2001 and 2005.
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Italy has moved up from 9th to 8th place.
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Just over 6% of foreign tourists from Africa arrive by air transport and the rest arrive by road (mainly cross border). After stagnating at a growth rate of about 1.5% per annum compared to the top ten overseas tourism markets, Africa has picked up and is now averaging 6% per annum growth rate. The FIFA World Cup is expected to stimulate foreign tourism growth from Africa.
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Foreign Tourists Spend Per Day In Sa By Purpose Of Visit
Year
|
All Foreign Tourists
|
Holiday Tourists
|
Business Tourists
|
VFR Tourists
|
Other Tourists
|
2004
|
R1,400
|
R860
|
R2,636
|
R629
|
R1,038
|
2005
|
R1,472
|
R861
|
R1,151
|
R579
|
R 788
|
(Compiled by NMMU Tourism Research Unit from SA Annual Tourism Reports)
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Foreign Tourists Spend Per Day In South Africa By Category
FOREIGN TOURISTS SPEND PER DAY IN SA BY CATEGORY
|
|
2003
|
%
|
2004
|
%
|
2005
|
%
|
Accommodation
|
R3,112
|
24%
|
R3,132
|
21%
|
R3,537
|
25%
|
Transport
|
R1,501
|
11%
|
R1,569
|
11%
|
R1,650
|
12%
|
Food & Beverage
|
R1,540
|
12%
|
R1,407
|
10%
|
R1,503
|
11%
|
Leisure & Entertainment
|
R1,520
|
12%
|
R1,446
|
10%
|
R1,379
|
10%
|
Medical
|
R1,149
|
9%
|
R3,551
|
24%
|
R2,576
|
18%
|
Shopping
|
R4,180
|
32%
|
R3,458
|
24%
|
R3,458
|
24%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
|
R13,002
|
100%
|
R14,563
|
100%
|
R14,103
|
100%
|
(Compiled by NMMU Tourism Research Unit from SA Annual Tourism Reports)
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Activities Undertaken by Foreign Tourists in South Africa 2003 - 2005
Activities
|
2003
|
2004
|
2005
|
Shopping
|
82%
|
88%
|
87%
|
Nightlife
|
49%
|
55%
|
63%
|
Social
|
39%
|
46%
|
45%
|
Visiting natural attractions
|
23%
|
25%
|
26%
|
Cultural, historical & heritage
|
18%
|
22%
|
26%
|
Beach
|
23%
|
25%
|
26%
|
Wildlife
|
22%
|
25%
|
24%
|
Business
|
13%
|
13%
|
13%
|
Theme Parks
|
9%
|
11%
|
11%
|
Visited a Casino
|
13%
|
12%
|
10%
|
Trading
|
8%
|
10%
|
9%
|
Adventure
|
8%
|
7%
|
7%
|
Sporting
|
6%
|
6%
|
6%
|
Medical
|
6%
|
5%
|
5%
|
Health
|
2%
|
2%
|
2%
|
(Source: SA Annual Tourism Reports 2003, 2004 and 2005)
The above figures do not add up to 100% because tourists participate in more than one activity.
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Provincial Distribution of Foreign Tourists % Visitors and Bed Nights
PROVINCIAL DISTRIBUTION OF FOREIGN TOURISTS % VISITORS
|
Province
|
2003
|
2004
|
2005
|
Gauteng
|
50.7%
|
50.8%
|
49.4%
|
KwaZulu Natal
|
18.6%
|
20.4%
|
21.7%
|
Western Cape
|
23.5%
|
22.9%
|
21.6%
|
Mpumalanga
|
16.3%
|
15.3%
|
14.9%
|
Free State
|
11.8%
|
10.1%
|
8.7%
|
North West
|
11.5%
|
9.5%
|
8.0%
|
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