Countries by International Tourist Arrivals
International Tourist Arrivals provide a clear indicator of a country's global appeal and the allure of its attractions. This data highlights the popularity of destinations worldwide based on how many foreign visitors they received within the year. It's crucial to note that this is focused solely on foreign tourists, excluding domestic travel. According to the latest available data from 2023 in the United Nations tourism database, we'll explore the global tourism landscape in this section.
List of Countries by Tourist Arrivals
- France: Attracting around 141 million international tourists, France remains a top global destination due to its iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and its world-famous cuisine.
- Spain: With approximately 105 million international arrivals, Spain is renowned for its vibrant festivals, sunny beaches, and rich cultural history including flamenco and historic sites.
- Italy: Italy saw about 74 million foreign visitors, drawn by its stunning architecture, world-famous art collections, and unrivaled culinary experiences.
- Poland: Welcoming around 72 million international tourists, Poland's charm lies in its beautiful medieval cities, historical sites, and vibrant cultural scene.
- Ireland: Although not in the top rankings globally, Ireland still attracted around 11 million foreign tourists. Visitors are enamored by its lush landscapes, historic castles, and the warm hospitality and vibrant culture.
| 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 |
