Tourism by Country (2020)
194 countries ranked · International arrivals · Source: UNWTO / World Bank · Updated September 2026
Global Tourism Rankings
France consistently leads with roughly 90 million international visitors per year — more than its own population. Spain, the United States, Italy, and Turkey round out the top five. Tourism generates over 10% of global GDP when all effects are counted, and for many island nations and developing countries it is the primary economic lifeline.
The COVID-19 pandemic devastated international tourism, with arrivals falling 73% in 2020. Recovery has been uneven: European tourism rebounded fastest, while Asian markets recovered more slowly. Climate change poses a long-term threat — rising sea levels threaten island destinations, extreme heat is making summer Mediterranean travel less attractive, and snow-dependent ski resorts face shorter seasons.
| # | Country | Arrivals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 117.1M |
| 2 | Poland | 88.5M |
| 3 | Mexico | 51.1M |
| 4 | United States | 45.0M |
| 5 | Thailand | 39.9M |
| 6 | Italy | 38.4M |
| 7 | Czechia | 37.2M |
| 8 | Spain | 36.4M |
| 9 | Canada | 32.4M |
| 10 | Hungary | 31.6M |
| 11 | China | 30.4M |
| 12 | Croatia | 21.6M |
| 13 | Saudi Arabia | 20.3M |
| 14 | India | 17.9M |
| 15 | Turkiye | 16.0M |
| 16 | Denmark | 15.6M |
| 17 | Slovak Republic | 15.3M |
| 18 | Austria | 15.1M |
| 19 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 13.0M |
| 20 | Germany | 12.4M |
| 21 | Switzerland | 11.8M |
| 22 | United Kingdom | 11.1M |
| 23 | Ireland | 11.0M |
| 24 | Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 8.6M |
| 25 | Kyrgyz Republic | 8.5M |
| 26 | United Arab Emirates | 8.1M |
| 27 | Greece | 7.4M |
| 28 | Argentina | 7.4M |
| 29 | Netherlands | 7.3M |
| 30 | Uzbekistan | 6.7M |
| 31 | Russian Federation | 6.4M |
| 32 | Brazil | 6.4M |
| 33 | Macao SAR, China | 5.9M |
| 34 | Chile | 5.4M |
| 35 | Nigeria | 5.3M |
| 36 | Andorra | 5.2M |
| 37 | Romania | 5.0M |
| 38 | Bulgaria | 5.0M |
| 39 | Israel | 4.9M |
| 40 | Malaysia | 4.3M |
| 41 | Portugal | 4.2M |
| 42 | Cyprus | 4.1M |
| 43 | Japan | 4.1M |
| 44 | Indonesia | 4.1M |
| 45 | South Africa | 3.9M |
| 46 | Puerto Rico (US) | 3.9M |
| 47 | Viet Nam | 3.8M |
| 48 | Belarus | 3.6M |
| 49 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 3.6M |
| 50 | Uruguay | 3.5M |
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