Table 2 - Top 15 Countries Visited by U.S. Residents: 1999
Monday, September 10, 2012
Table 2 - Top 15 Countries Visited by U.S. Residents: 1999
| Ranking | Country | Number (thousands) | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 17,743 | 30 |
| 2 | Canada | 16,036 | 27 |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 4,129 | 7 |
| 4 | France | 2,728 | 5 |
| 5 | Germany | 1,966 | 3 |
| 6 | Italy | 1,893 | 3 |
| 7 | Jamaica | 1,499 | 3 |
| 8 | Japan | 1,254 | 2 |
| 9 | Bahamas | 1,254 | 2 |
| 10 | Netherlands | 1,032 | 2 |
| 11 | Spain | 909 | 2 |
| 12 | Switzerland | 787 | 1 |
| 13 | Hong Kong | 787 | 1 |
| 14 | Republic of Korea | 688 | 1 |
| 15 | Republic of China (Taiwan) | 590 | 1 |
| 15 | Australia | 590 | 1 |
| Top 15 total | 53,295 | 91 | |
| Total, all countries | 58,358 | 100 |
SOURCES: U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Office of Tourism Industries, U.S. Resident Travel to Overseas Countries, Historical Visitation: Outbound, 19881998, and Select Destinations Visited by U.S. Resident Travelers: 19991998, available at http://tinet.ita.doc.gov, as of Sept. 11, 2000.