The line graph shows the number of international tourist arrivals in five different regions of the world between 1990 and 2005.
Overall, tourist numbers increased in all regions during this period. North America and Central and Eastern Europe had the highest number of visitors, while Sub-Saharan Africa and South America received the fewest tourists.
In 1990, North America was the most popular destination with about 70 million tourists. This number rose steadily and reached around 90 million in 2000, before slightly decreasing by 2005. In contrast, Central and Eastern Europe experienced a sharp increase, growing from about 30 million in 1990 to nearly 85 million in 2005.
South-East Asia also saw continuous growth in tourist arrivals, increasing from around 20 million to approximately 45 million over the period. Meanwhile, Sub-Saharan Africa and South America showed slower growth. Sub-Saharan Africa rose from about 10 million to 20 million visitors, while South America remained the least visited region, with numbers increasing only slightly from around 5 million to just over 10 million.
