Most Visited Countries in the World (2026) (2020)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2020
Tourism is a major economic driver for many countries. {#1} leads the world with {#1_value} international tourist arrivals. Here are the top 25 destinations.
France leads with international tourism, arrivals of 117.1M.
Poland ranks #2 at 88.5M.
Mexico ranks #3 at 51.1M.
United States ranks #4 at 45.0M.
Thailand ranks #5 at 39.9M.
Top 25 Countries by International Tourism, Arrivals
| # | Country | International Tourism, Arrivals | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  France | 117.1M | 2020 |
| 2 |  Poland | 88.5M | 2019 |
| 3 |  Mexico | 51.1M | 2020 |
| 4 |  United States | 45.0M | 2020 |
| 5 |  Thailand | 39.9M | 2019 |
| 6 |  Italy | 38.4M | 2020 |
| 7 |  Czechia | 37.2M | 2019 |
| 8 |  Spain | 36.4M | 2020 |
| 9 |  Canada | 32.4M | 2019 |
| 10 |  Hungary | 31.6M | 2020 |
| 11 |  China | 30.4M | 2020 |
| 12 |  Croatia | 21.6M | 2020 |
| 13 |  Saudi Arabia | 20.3M | 2019 |
| 14 |  India | 17.9M | 2019 |
| 15 |  Turkiye | 16.0M | 2020 |
| 16 |  Denmark | 15.6M | 2020 |
| 17 |  Slovak Republic | 15.3M | 2018 |
| 18 |  Austria | 15.1M | 2020 |
| 19 |  Egypt, Arab Rep. | 13.0M | 2019 |
| 20 |  Germany | 12.4M | 2020 |
| 21 |  Switzerland | 11.8M | 2019 |
| 22 |  United Kingdom | 11.1M | 2020 |
| 23 |  Ireland | 11.0M | 2019 |
| 24 |  Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 8.6M | 2020 |
| 25 |  Kyrgyz Republic | 8.5M | 2019 |
Data from 194 countries is available. View full rankings →
FAQ
What is the highest international tourism, arrivals in 2020?
France has the highest international tourism, arrivals at 117.1M in 2020.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 194 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.