Global Northern Lights Tourism Market Size & Outlook
The global northern lights tourism market size was estimated at USD 941.9 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1,647.9 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.7% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$941.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,647.9
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
9.7%
Report Coverage
Worldwide
Global northern lights tourism market, 2018-2030 (US$M)
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Global northern lights tourism market highlights
- The global northern lights tourism market generated a revenue of USD 941.9 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1,647.9 million by 2030.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 9.7% by 2030.
- In terms of segment, solo accounted for a revenue of USD 530.3 million in 2024.
- Friends is the most lucrative traveler type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- In terms of region, Europe was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
- Country-wise, Japan is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.
Global data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 941.9 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 1,647.9 million |
| Growth rate | 9.7% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Solo |
| Fastest growing segment | Friends |
| Historical data covered | 2018 - 2023 |
| Base year for estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast period covered | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Couple, Friends, Family, Solo |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 19.1% of the global northern lights tourism market in 2024.
- By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- By country, Japan is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 84.7 million by 2030.
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Northern Lights Tourism Market Scope
Northern lights tourism market segmentation & scope
Northern Lights Tourism Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Edge | View profile | 501-1000 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North America | https://www.traveledge.com/ |
| Scott Dunn | View profile | 51-100 | London, England, United Kingdom, Europe | https://www.scottdunn.com |
| Abercrombie & Kent | View profile | 5001-10000 | Downers Grove, Illinois, United States, North America | http://www.abercrombiekent.com |
| Intrepid Travel | View profile | 1001-5000 | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Oceania | https://www.intrepidtravel.com |
| Exodus Travels | View profile | 51-100 | London, England, United Kingdom, Europe | http://www.exodus.co.uk |
| Butterfield & Robinson | View profile | 5001-10000 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North America | http://www.butterfield.com/ |
| Lindblad Expeditions Holdings Inc | View profile | 950 | 96 Morton Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY, United States, 10014 | https://www.expeditions.com |
Global northern lights tourism market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)
Top 10 countries: Northern lights tourism market size, 2024 (US$M)
Global northern lights tourism market share, by traveler type, 2024 & 2030 (%, US$M)
Northern lights tourism market: Opportunity assessment by country
Global northern lights tourism market, by region, 2024 (US$M)
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