How many tourists get robbed a year?

There is no definitive answer to this question as there are no reliable statistics on the number of tourists who get robbed each year. However, a study by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) found that in 2018, there were 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals, and of those, 3% (or 42 million people) were victims of crime. This would suggest that around 42 million tourists may have been robbed in 2018, but it is important to note that this is just an estimate and the actual number could be higher or lower.

It is also worth noting that the incidence of tourist robberies can vary significantly from country to country. For example, some countries with high levels of poverty and crime, such as Brazil, Mexico, and South Africa, are known to be more dangerous for tourists than others. Tourists should therefore exercise caution when travelling to these countries and take steps to protect themselves from crime, such as avoiding walking alone at night and keeping valuables out of sight.