Indonesia continues to be a top travel destination for international visitors, particularly from neighbouring countries and regional partners.
Based on recent data from the Central Statistics Agency (Badan Pusat Statistik/BPS), Malaysia has emerged as the leading country of origin for international tourists visiting Indonesia during the first five months of 2025.
List of Top 10 Source Countries for Foreign Tourists
From January to May 2025, a total of 1,004,489 Malaysian visitors entered Indonesia, with the highest number recorded in May at 238,497 arrivals. The monthly breakdown is as follows:
- January: 221,474
- February: 214,605
- March: 159,895
- April: 170,018
- May: 238,497
In second place is Australia, consistently showing strong travel interest with over 100,000 visitors per month. The country recorded its highest figure in April, with 149,694 visitors, followed closely by May with 147,650. The full monthly figures are:
- January: 145,563
- February: 105,389
- March: 111,032
- April: 149,694
- May: 147,650
Singapore ranked third in terms of international arrivals, contributing more than half a million visitors during the same period. This trend is driven by the country’s geographical proximity and ease of access. The numbers from January to May 2025 are:
- January: 110,484
- February: 89,757
- March: 100,883
- April: 97,506
- May: 126,391
Meanwhile, China and Timor-Leste secured fourth and fifth positions, respectively. Chinese tourist arrivals peaked in May at 114,706, whereas Timor-Leste saw a steady increase culminating in 80,809 visitors in May. Here is a detailed look:
China:
- January: 111,226
- February: 89,302
- March: 84,497
- April: 106,553
- May: 114,706
Timor-Leste:
- January: 75,735
- February: 61,770
- March: 63,471
- April: 69,721
- May: 80,809
India followed in sixth place, showing a gradual monthly increase, reaching 84,381 in May. South Korea was ranked seventh, although the monthly numbers remained relatively modest.
India:
- January: 47,600
- February: 49,028
- March: 54,564
- April: 61,694
- May: 84,381
South Korea:
- January: 47,814
- February: 39,362
- March: 27,278
- April: 33,281
- May: 38,581
In eighth place is the United States, recording between 27,000 and 35,000 arrivals each month, while the United Kingdom came ninth with slightly increasing monthly arrivals peaking in April at 40,946.
United States:
- January: 29,445
- February: 27,373
- March: 34,064
- April: 35,776
- May: 35,012
United Kingdom:
- January: 26,507
- February: 25,269
- March: 33,623
- April: 40,946
- May: 36,877
Finally, Russia rounded out the top 10, although the number of visitors showed a downward trend from January to May, ending with 14,829 arrivals in May.
Russia:
- January: 26,039
- February: 21,646
- March: 20,749
- April: 17,991
- May: 14,829
This data highlights the consistent interest of regional and global travellers in Indonesia’s tourism offerings. Monthly visitor numbers reflect seasonal trends and travel preferences, providing useful insights for tourism stakeholders and policymakers.
