Mount Everest Summit Statistics: 885 Climbers in 2019

In 2019, a record 885 people reached the summit of Mount Everest in a single season (spring). This included 644 climbers from Nepal (mostly Sherpas guiding clients) and 241 international climbers. It was the first year summits exceeded 800. Typical annual totals range 500‑700. The 2020 season was canceled due to COVID‑19; numbers rebounded in 2021‑2023 but with stricter permit rules. Over 6,000 individuals have summited since 1953 (many multiple times).