Countries by International Tourist Arrivals
International tourist arrivals are a significant indicator of a country's attractions and its global appeal as a destination. This data focuses on how many foreign visitors each country receives, excluding domestic travel. This metric is vital for understanding global tourism trends, the economic impact of tourism, and the factors that make destinations appealing. Discussing the most visited countries in the world provides insight into travel preferences and highlights cultural, historical, and natural attractions. Note that this data is specific to 2023 and is the latest available from the United Nations tourism database as of 2025.
List of Countries by Tourist Arrivals
- France is a top favorite for international tourists with around 141 million arrivals in 2023, thanks to its rich cultural heritage, iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, and renowned cuisine.
- Spain attracted around 105 million tourists, known for its vibrant festivals, beautiful beaches, and historic cities like Barcelona and Madrid.
- Italy had approximately 74 million international visitors, drawn by its ancient history, stunning landscapes, and culinary delights.
- Poland, with around 72 million tourist arrivals, has become increasingly popular due to its fascinating history, captivating architecture, and natural beauty.
- The United Kingdom welcomed about 31 million international visitors. Although not among the top globally, the UK remains a key destination with its blend of historical sites, cultural events, and modern attractions.
| Country | International Arrivals (1000 people) | Year |
|---|---|---|
 France |
141,297 | 2021 |
 Spain |
104,968 | 2022 |
 Italy |
74,317 | 2022 |
 Poland |
71,814 | 2022 |
 United States of America |
66,594 | 2021 |
 Mexico |
65,995 | 2022 |
 Slovenia |
61,293 | 2007 |
 Turkey |
51,388 | 2022 |
 Croatia |
50,023 | 2022 |
 Hungary |
46,343 | 2022 |
 Denmark |
31,530 | 2022 |
 United Kingdom |
31,244 | 2022 |
 Greece |
29,876 | 2022 |
 Germany |
28,463 | 2022 |
 Austria |
26,215 | 2022 |
 China |
25,250 | 2022 |
 Portugal |
22,588 | 2006 |
 Sweden |
19,945 | 2014 |
 Malaysia |
19,016 | 2022 |
 Saudi Arabia |
18,256 | 2022 |
 Canada |
17,924 | 2022 |
 Slovakia |
16,086 | 2019 |
 The Netherlands |
16,063 | 2022 |
 India |
14,330 | 2022 |
 United Arab Emirates |
12,784 | 2021 |
 Romania |
12,697 | 2022 |
 Egypt |
11,724 | 2022 |
 Morocco |
10,968 | 2022 |
 Ireland |
10,951 | 2019 |
 Bulgaria |
10,888 | 2022 |
 Thailand |
10,751 | 2001 |
 Czech Republic |
10,014 | 2021 |
 Bahrain |
9,949 | 2022 |
 Switzerland |
9,160 | 2022 |
 Dominican Republic |
8,489 | 2022 |
 Andorra |
8,427 | 2022 |
 Belgium |
8,220 | 2022 |
 Finland |
7,636 | 2012 |
 Albania |
7,544 | 2022 |
 Argentina |
7,503 | 2022 |
 South Africa |
7,342 | 2022 |
 The Bahamas |
7,001 | 2022 |
 Kyrgyzstan |
6,901 | 2022 |
 Norway |
6,693 | 2011 |
 Russian Federation |
6,359 | 2020 |
 Singapore |
6,306 | 2022 |
 Tunisia |
6,038 | 2011 |
 Indonesia |
5,889 | 2022 |
 Uzbekistan |
5,233 | 2022 |
 Jordan |
5,049 | 2022 |
 Belarus |
4,920 | 2022 |
 Kazakhstan |
4,729 | 2022 |
 Lithuania |
4,725 | 2022 |
 Georgia |
4,704 | 2022 |
 Colombia |
4,686 | 2022 |
 Cyprus |
4,117 | 2019 |
 Iran |
4,108 | 2022 |
 Japan |
3,832 | 2022 |
 Australia |
3,694 | 2022 |
 Vietnam |
3,661 | 2022 |
 Brazil |
3,630 | 2022 |
 Estonia |
3,497 | 2022 |
 Jamaica |
3,331 | 2022 |
 South Korea |
3,198 | 2022 |
 Oman |
2,920 | 2022 |
 Israel |
2,851 | 2022 |
 Malta |
2,776 | 2022 |
 Philippines |
2,654 | 2022 |
 Qatar |
2,560 | 2022 |
 El Salvador |
2,541 | 2022 |
 Costa Rica |
2,497 | 2022 |
 Ukraine |
2,307 | 2022 |
 Peru |
2,279 | 2022 |
 Cambodia |
2,277 | 2022 |
 Chile |
2,269 | 2022 |
 Côte d'Ivoire |
2,047 | 2022 |
 Montenegro |
2,036 | 2022 |
 Panama |
1,946 | 2022 |
 Latvia |
1,937 | 2021 |
 Honduras |
1,911 | 2022 |
 Guatemala |
1,845 | 2022 |
 Serbia |
1,773 | 2022 |
 Maldives |
1,675 | 2022 |
 Armenia |
1,666 | 2022 |
 Cuba |
1,614 | 2022 |
 Kuwait |
1,606 | 2021 |
 Azerbaijan |
1,602 | 2022 |
 Paraguay |
1,548 | 2022 |
 Kenya |
1,484 | 2022 |
 Lebanon |
1,466 | 2022 |
 New Zealand |
1,434 | 2022 |
 Algeria |
1,398 | 2022 |
 Senegal |
1,376 | 2017 |
 San Marino |
1,354 | 2021 |
 Nigeria |
1,271 | 2022 |
 Ecuador |
1,265 | 2022 |
 Zimbabwe |
1,044 | 2022 |
 Cayman Islands |
1,028 | 2022 |
 Tanzania |
1,027 | 2021 |
 Luxembourg |
1,013 | 2022 |
 Mauritius |
1,003 | 2022 |
 Pakistan |
966 | 2012 |
 Nicaragua |
933 | 2022 |
 Ghana |
915 | 2022 |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina |
915 | 2022 |
 Barbados |
898 | 2022 |
 Ethiopia |
897 | 2022 |
 British Virgin Islands |
895 | 2019 |
 Iraq |
892 | 2013 |
 Laos |
886 | 2020 |
 Mozambique |
879 | 2022 |
 Sudan |
836 | 2018 |
 Uganda |
815 | 2022 |
 Cape Verde |
785 | 2022 |
 Libya |
760 | 2008 |
 Sri Lanka |
759 | 2022 |
 Bolivia |
724 | 2022 |
 Iceland |
717 | 2021 |
 Saint Lucia |
714 | 2022 |
 Syria |
661 | 2021 |
 Fiji |
652 | 2022 |
 Gambia |
643 | 2008 |
 Antigua and Barbuda |
642 | 2022 |
 Nepal |
615 | 2022 |
 Saint Kitts and Nevis |
589 | 2022 |
 Zambia |
554 | 2021 |
 Bermuda |
549 | 2022 |
 Cameroon |
539 | 2022 |
 Macedonia |
537 | 2022 |
 Namibia |
528 | 2022 |
 Gabon |
526 | 2005 |
 Rwanda |
511 | 2021 |
 Swaziland |
503 | 2022 |
 Togo |
482 | 2020 |
 Belize |
437 | 2021 |
 Turks and Caicos Islands |
432 | 2021 |
 Malawi |
432 | 2021 |
 Venezuela |
429 | 2017 |
 Yemen |
398 | 2015 |
 Turkmenistan |
380 | 1998 |
 Benin |
354 | 2020 |
 Seychelles |
339 | 2022 |
 Botswana |
338 | 2021 |
 Grenada |
335 | 2022 |
 Monaco |
327 | 2022 |
 Mongolia |
301 | 2022 |
 Burundi |
299 | 2017 |
 Tajikistan |
296 | 2021 |
 Guyana |
288 | 2022 |
 Suriname |
279 | 2017 |
 Lesotho |
279 | 2021 |
 Trinidad and Tobago |
253 | 2022 |
 Dominica |
235 | 2022 |
 Uruguay |
234 | 2021 |
 Myanmar |
233 | 2022 |
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
210 | 2022 |
 Mali |
168 | 2021 |
 Haiti |
148 | 2021 |
 Djibouti |
145 | 2022 |
 Eritrea |
142 | 2016 |
 Bangladesh |
135 | 2021 |
 Angola |
130 | 2022 |
 Burkina Faso |
116 | 2022 |
 Cook Islands |
114 | 2022 |
 Brunei |
110 | 2021 |
 Liechtenstein |
100.8 | 2022 |
 Anguilla |
96 | 2022 |
 Niger |
85 | 2020 |
 Papua New Guinea |
69 | 2022 |
 Vanuatu |
65 | 2022 |
 Chad |
59 | 2005 |
 Guinea-Bissau |
52 | 2019 |
 Samoa |
51 | 2022 |
 Guinea |
47 | 2006 |
 Sierra Leone |
44 | 2021 |
 Central African Republic |
35 | 2020 |
 Mauritania |
30 | 2000 |
 Comoros |
29 | 2021 |
 Moldova |
23.6 | 2003 |
 Tonga |
22 | 2022 |
 Bhutan |
20.9 | 2022 |
 Federated States of Micronesia |
18 | 2019 |
 Palau |
18 | 2020 |
 Kiribati |
12 | 2019 |
 Niue |
11.6 | 2017 |
 Madagascar |
8 | 2021 |
 São Tomé and Príncipe |
7.7 | 2001 |
 East Timor |
6 | 2021 |
 Marshall Islands |
2 | 2020 |
 Montserrat |
1.6 | 2021 |
 Solomon Islands |
0.7 | 2021 |
 Tuvalu |
0.24 | 2022 |
