Statue of Liberty Visitor Statistics: 4.7 Million in 2022

According to the National Park Service, the Statue of Liberty National Monument received 4,708,056 visitors in 2022—a strong recovery from pandemic lows.

Historical Trends

Visitor Experience Tiers

• Grounds only: Liberty Island access, museum, pedestal exterior (most visitors)
• Pedestal access: Requires reservation, 215 steps, museum inside pedestal
• Crown access: 393 steps, limited daily (c. 600), book 6+ months ahead

Demographics & Patterns

• Domestic: ~60% (NY/NJ/CT tri-state, then national)
• International: ~40% (UK, France, Brazil, China, Canada top sources)
• Peak season: June-August, holiday weekends
• Shoulder: April-May, September-October (best experience)

Operational Notes

• Ferry only access: Statue Cruises (Battery Park, NY / Liberty State Park, NJ)
• Security: Airport-style screening (allow 60-90 min extra)
• Ellis Island: Included same ferry; 3-4M combined visitors
• Revenue: ~$200M/year economic impact NYC region

Fun Facts

• Dedicated October 28, 1886
• Designer: Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi; Engineer: Gustave Eiffel
• Height: 93 m (305 ft) ground to torch tip
• UNESCO World Heritage Site (1984)

2022's 4.7M visitors make it one of the most visited NPS sites—ranking alongside Golden Gate, Lincoln Memorial, and Gateway Arch.