2024 showed that interest in Ukraine from foreign citizens continues to grow despite political and economic instability. Israel became one of the countries whose citizens actively visit Ukraine, ranking fifth among all foreign states.
Israel – Fifth in visits to Ukraine
According to State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, 2,541,883 foreign citizens visited the country in 2024. Israel ranked fifth with 73,703 visits. This indicates a high level of interest from Israeli citizens in Ukraine.
Top-10 countries visiting Ukraine in 2024:
| Rank | Country | Number of visits |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moldova | 1,128,486 |
| 2 | Romania | 423,256 |
| 3 | Poland | 219,336 |
| 4 | Hungary | 127,472 |
| 5 | Israel | 73,703 |
| 6 | Slovakia | 67,339 |
| 7 | USA | 52,012 |
| 8 | Germany | 49,217 |
| 9 | Turkey | 47,240 |
| 10 | United Kingdom | 32,624 |
Overall statistics of visits to Ukraine in 2024
The total number of visits by foreign citizens to Ukraine in 2024 was 2,541,883.
- Main purpose of visits: Private visits (2,481,203 visits), accounting for about 97% of all visits.
- Other purposes: tourism visits – 701, business trips – 466, transit – 1,086, education – 35 visits.
Among the foreign citizens visiting Ukraine, citizens of neighboring countries make up the majority, but there is also an increasing flow from other countries, including Israel, the USA, Germany, and the UK.
Why do Israelis continue to visit Ukraine?
The trend of an increasing number of Israelis visiting Ukraine is associated with several key factors:
- Family ties: The Israeli community has strong connections with Ukraine, which continues to stimulate private visits.
- Tourism: Despite the current challenges, interest in Ukraine’s tourist routes remains high.
- Business trips: Ukraine remains an important partner for Israel in the business environment, which also contributes to the growth in business trips.
The importance of visits for Israel and Ukraine
The increase in visits from Israel highlights the importance of the relationship between the two countries. This trend indicates continued interest in Ukraine from Israelis, despite the political instability in the region. Ukraine remains attractive to foreign citizens, including Israelis, who continue to maintain ties with their home country through various channels – whether family, cultural, or business.
On the website НАновости – news of Israel, we continue to monitor changes and new trends in the relationship between Israel and Ukraine and their impact on both countries.
