Mumbai Tourism: 11.5 Million Visitors in 2019 (Pre-Pandemic)

In 2019 (last pre-COVID normal year), Mumbai received:

• Domestic tourists: ~8.8 million
• Foreign tourists: ~2.7 million
• Total: ~11.5 million

Context

• Mumbai = India's financial capital, Bollywood hub, Gateway of India, UNESCO sites (Elephanta, CST).
• Domestic: Business, family, medical, Bollywood tourism.
• Foreign: Business, heritage, diaspora, gateway to India.
• 2020–2021: Collapsed (>80% drop). 2022–23: Strong recovery, nearing 2019 levels.

Data Sources

• India Tourism Statistics (Ministry of Tourism) – Annual "India Tourism Statistics" report.
• Maharashtra Tourism Development Corp (MTDC).
• Airport Authority of India (CSMIA passenger data) – proxy.

For current year, check Ministry of Tourism monthly bulletins.