Global Volunteer Tourism Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030

The global volunteer tourism market size was estimated at USD 894.7 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1,273.3 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$894.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,273.3
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
6.2%
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Global volunteer tourism market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Global volunteer tourism market highlights

  • The global volunteer tourism market generated a revenue of USD 848.9 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 1,273.3 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 6% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, community development accounted for a revenue of USD 848.9 million in 2023.
  • Community Development is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 848.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,273.3 million
Growth rate6% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentCommunity development
Fastest growing segmentCommunity Development
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCommunity Development

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 17.6% of the global volunteer tourism market in 2023.

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Volunteer Tourism Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Worldpackers View profile 11-50 São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil, South America http://worldpackers.com
Workaway View profile 11-50 Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Asia https://www.workaway.info
GoEco View profile - Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel, Asia https://www.goeco.org/
Global Volunteers View profile 101-250 Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, North America https://globalvolunteers.org
Projects Abroad View profile 501-1000 Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.projects-abroad.co.uk
International Volunteer HQ View profile 101-250 New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand, Oceania https://www.volunteerhq.org/
Global Vision International View profile 51-100 Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.gviusa.com/

Global volunteer tourism market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to volunteer tourism market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Community development was the largest segment with a revenue share of 100% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global volunteer tourism market based on community development covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Volunteer Tourism Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Community Development
    • Conservation Projects
    • Others
    • Cultural Exchange
    • Humanitarian Aid
  • Global Volunteer Tourism Age Group Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • 65+ Years
    • 35-54 Years
    • 18-34 Years
    • 55-64 Year

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