Foreign arrivals to South Africa reached 1.01 million in August 2026, representing a 7.4% increase compared to the same month last year, according to data published by Statistics South Africa. From January to August 2026, the total foreign arrivals numbered 7.57 million, an 11.5% rise year-on-year.
Fitch Solutions projects that South Africa’s tourism sector will achieve record-breaking performance in 2026. The forecast anticipates significant growth in both visitor arrivals and tourism-generated revenue throughout the year.
