Top 10 Countries Sending Most Foreign Tourists to Indonesia in 2025

Indonesia welcomed 15.38 million foreign tourists in 2025, a 10.8 % rise from the previous year, with visitors concentrated in a handful of neighboring nations【3】. The five leading source countries together accounted for more than half of all arrivals.

Key takeaways

• Malaysia contributed the largest share of foreign visitors at 17 % of total arrivals【3】.
• Australia ranked second with 11.4 % of the 2025 total, followed by Singapore (9.9 %) and China (8.7 %)【3】.
• Timor Leste, despite its small population, delivered 6.6 % of arrivals, placing it in the top‑five list【3】.
• The remaining five countries in the top‑ten were India (4.8 %), South Korea (3.2 %), the United Kingdom (2.7 %), the United States (2.7 %) and Japan (2.5 %)【3】.
• In July 2025 alone, Malaysia, Australia and China together accounted for 34.5 % of foreign arrivals, with 212,113, 173,241 and 144,531 visitors respectively【1】.

Leading Source Countries in 2025

BPS data released for the full year shows Malaysia as the dominant market, delivering 17 % of all foreign tourist arrivals—equating to roughly 2.6 million visitors. Australia followed with 11.4 % (about 1.8 million), while Singapore and China each supplied just under 10 % of the total. Timor Leste, a small nation east of Indonesia, contributed 6.6 % (approximately 1 million visitors).

The July‑only snapshot from BPS reinforces this pattern. Malaysia’s share for that month was 14.32 % (212,113 arrivals), Australia 12.33 % growth month‑on‑month, and China 9.76 % (144,531 arrivals)【1】. The three countries together represented more than a third of all foreign arrivals in July, underscoring the importance of regional proximity and seasonal travel patterns, such as Australia’s winter school holidays that boosted its visitor numbers【1】.

Other Notable Markets

Beyond the top five, India contributed 4.8 % of the 2025 total, reflecting growing interest from South Asia. South Korea added 3.2 %, while the United Kingdom and the United States each supplied 2.7 % of visitors. Japan’s share stood at 2.5 %, completing the ten‑country ranking【3】.

These figures align with earlier reports that highlighted Malaysia, Australia, Singapore, China and Timor Leste as the most frequent visitors in 2023 and 2024, suggesting a consistent regional focus for Indonesia’s tourism sector【5】.

Why it matters

The concentration of visitors from neighboring Asian and Pacific nations illustrates the continued relevance of geographic proximity, flight connectivity, and regional travel incentives for Indonesia’s tourism recovery. Seasonal factors—such as school holidays in Australia—can cause sharp month‑to‑month spikes, while longer‑term trends show steady growth across most source markets. Policymakers and industry stakeholders are likely to prioritize market diversification, direct flight routes, and targeted digital promotion to sustain the upward trajectory and mitigate risks from geopolitical shifts or travel disruptions.