countries are ranked based on the highest number of international tourist arrivals in 2024
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Figures are periodically updated by the source and might differ from the official UN Tourism rankings, as they are based on the available data for the selected years.
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Countries with the highest number of inbound tourist arrivals worldwide 2019-2024
The number of international tourist arrivals grew sharply in 2024 over the previous year, slightly exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Either before or after the impact of COVID-19, France was the most visited country by inbound travelers worldwide, with *** million international tourist arrivals in 2024. Spain, the United States, and Turkey followed in the ranking that year.
What are the most popular global regions for inbound tourism?
When breaking down the number of international tourist arrivals worldwide by region, Europe has consistently reported the highest volume of inbound travelers over the past 20 years. In 2024, this region alone accounted for over ** percent of global inbound tourist arrivals. That year, Asia and the Pacific recorded the second-highest number of inbound tourist arrivals worldwide.
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World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). (March 25, 2026). Countries with the highest number of international tourist arrivals worldwide from 2019 to 2024 (in millions) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 03, 2026, from /statistics/261726/countries-ranked-by-number-of-international-tourist-arrivals/
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Countries with the highest number of international tourist arrivals worldwide from 2019 to 2024 (in millions) [Graph], World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), March 25, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/261726/countries-ranked-by-number-of-international-tourist-arrivals/
