The table provides data on the number of Australian citizens visiting seven different destinations in the years 1999 and 2009, highlighting the percentage change over this period.
Overall, the number of Australian visitors increased in all seven destinations over the period. In addition, New Zealand consistently had the highest number of tourist arrivals in both years, while China experienced the largest percentage change between 1999 and 2009.
In 1999, New Zealand was the most popular destination for Australian citizens with 500,700 visitors. It is followed by the United Kingdom and the USA, welcoming 400,000 and 300,000, respectively. Other popular destinations in Asia included Indonesia (150,000 visitors), Fiji (120,000), and Japan (100,000). China received the lowest number of Australian visitors, with only 86,000 in 1999.
By 2009, New Zealand continued to have the top figures, reflecting a 113% increase, from 500,700 to 1,064,000. Additionally, China reported the highest rise in Australian tourists, surging 249% from 86,000 to 300,000. Japan saw a dramatic increase of 150%, attracting 250,000 people in 2009. The number of tourists to Indonesia and Fiji grew significantly, rising by 127% and 114% to 340,000 and 257,000, respectively. Finally, the United Kingdom and the United States experienced relatively smaller increases of 60% and 33%, reaching 640,000 and 400,000 visitors, respectively.