Overview
- Final tallies put general attendance at about 25.29 million, exceeding the 2005 Aichi Expo but below the 28.2 million projection.
- The BIE flag was passed to Saudi Arabia at the closing ceremony as Riyadh prepares to host the next World Expo in 2030.
- Participation spanned 158 countries and regions, with momentum building from mid-September when daily attendance topped 200,000 for weeks.
- Organizers expect an operating surplus of roughly ¥23–28 billion, supported by 22.07 million tickets sold and robust merchandise sales.
- Post‑Expo plans call for dismantling most structures while preserving about 200 meters of the Guinness‑recognized Grand Ring, though unpaid subcontractor fees could complicate demolition and the site’s return to Osaka by February 2028.