Countries by International Tourist Arrivals
International Tourist Arrivals offer a clear picture of a country's allure on the global stage. These figures reflect how many foreign visitors are drawn to a nation's attractions, ranging from historical sites to cultural experiences. It's important to note that these statistics exclusively cover foreign tourists and do not include domestic travelers. As of 2025, the latest available data from the United Nations tourism database reveals the Tourist Arrivals for the year 2023, providing critical insights into global travel trends.
List of Countries by Tourist Arrivals
- France: Boasting around 141 million international arrivals, France remains a top destination known for its iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, exquisite cuisine, and rich cultural heritage.
- Spain: With approximately 105 million visitors, Spain captivates tourists with its sunny beaches, vibrant festivals, and historical architecture.
- Italy: Attracting around 74 million tourists, Italy enchants visitors with its ancient ruins, art masterpieces, and world-renowned Italian cuisine.
- Poland: Drawing in about 72 million tourists, Poland offers a mix of medieval architecture, beautiful landscapes, and a rich history.
- Australia: Even though Australia welcomed only about 3.7 million international tourists, it's lauded for its unique wildlife, stunning beaches, and the Great Barrier Reef. However, its global rank in international arrivals stands at 59, highlighting a significant potential for growth according to UN Tourism stats.
| 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 |
