Published on
September 2, 2025
Australia, China, India, France, South Korea contributed remarkably to Bali’s high tourism performance in the year 2025. Their contribution was part of the astonishing Bali’s 3 million international visitors for the first 7 months of the year. The increase of 12.46% compared to 2024 for the same period reflects the improving of the island’s attractiveness. The increase in visitors per season was was greatly enhanced by the winter break from Australia, as well as by the favorable marketing and travel policies from the European and Asian countries. The contribution of these 5 countries emphasizes the increasing global tourism of the island.
Bali has witnessed a consistent increase in foreign tourist arrivals, with July 2025 marking the highest influx of visitors so far this year, according to the Bali office of Statistics Indonesia (BPS). A total of 697,107 international travelers arrived directly in Bali in July, reflecting a 9.29 percent growth compared to the 637,868 visitors in June. The positive trend has been evident over the past few months, with June also surpassing May’s 602,213 arrivals, indicating a steady and growing flow of international tourism to the island.
The rise in July’s arrivals can be attributed to various factors, with the high season playing a significant role. A notable 9.30 percent increase in air arrivals compared to June was observed, though the number of visitors arriving by sea showed a decline. Furthermore, the figure from July 2025 exceeded the same period last year. When compared to July 2024, which saw 625,665 international arrivals, the current month’s performance showed an impressive 11.42 percent year-on-year growth.
The increase is also believed to have been influenced by seasonal factors, such as Australia’s winter school holidays and heatwave warnings in parts of Europe, which may have affected travel decisions. These trends indicate that Bali continues to be a favored destination for tourists seeking to escape colder climates or unfavorable weather conditions.
Among the countries contributing to the surge, Australia remained the top source of tourists, with 161,051 arrivals in July. This was followed by significant numbers from China (59,651), India (45,288), France (38,460), and South Korea (38,275). French visitors, in particular, saw the most significant growth, with arrivals surging by 60.70 percent from June, which recorded 23,933 French tourists.
In terms of regions, European visitors led the surge with 206,280 arrivals, followed by tourists from Asia (197,528), Oceania (179,171), and smaller numbers from ASEAN, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa, each contributing fewer than 100,000 arrivals.
From January to July 2025, Bali received a total of 3.98 million international arrivals, marking a 12.46 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. The steady growth in tourist arrivals underscores Bali’s strong appeal as a prime travel destination, attracting visitors from all over the world.
are still prudent to look positively to 2025 as the sector is expecting more than its repated growth. That momentum can be felt with 3.98 million tourists arriving on the island from January to July. That is 12.46 more than 2024! The stay is pleasant. That is easy to see with 697,107 guests arriving in July. The 3.17 million people that come to the island during other months spread the Balinese embrace tremendously. The data we see is without bookings from Australia, China, India, France, and South Korea modifiers remained constant during July. That is 11.42 better than the previous year. Coupled with the 9.29 increase from last month those squeezed and warm continents, coupled with the other markets, readily gift the month ions moans, bags, sails, and place. Bali is still flexing those inviting and flexible tranc wraps. It continues to show and warm tranc wraps. Together those clouds, Bali still packs the place in the golden thumb rack, and the other pleasant thumb planes.
