The line graph provides data on international tourist arrivals in five different regions of the world between 1990 and 2005.
Overall, it is clear that most regions experienced varying degrees of increase in tourist numbers over the period given. We can also see that South-East Asia saw by far the most dramatic growth, overtaking North America to become the most visited region by 2005.
In 1990, North America was the most popular destination, with approximately 70 million tourist arrivals. The second most visited region was Central and Eastern Europe, standing at around 30 million visitors. In contrast, the figures for South-East Asia, South America, and Sub-Saharan Africa were considerably lower, at roughly 20 million, 12 million, and 8 million respectively.
Over the following 15 years, South-East Asia experienced a dramatic and consistent rise, reaching a peak of over 80 million visitors by 2005 and overtaking all other regions. A significant upward trend can also be seen for Central and Eastern Europe, whose tourist numbers more than doubled to approximately 70 million. Meanwhile, North America saw a period of relative stability, with its figures fluctuating between 70 and 75 million before finishing at just over 70 million. In contrast, the remaining regions showed minimal growth, with South America rising gradually to around 18 million and Sub-Saharan Africa increasing slightly to just under 12 million by the end of the period.