Top 10 Most Visited Countries in the World by International Tourists

Updated: 2026-08-24

France was the world's most visited destination in 2024 with 102 million international tourist arrivals.

102 million arrivals

Spain ranked second with approximately 94 million international tourist arrivals.

94 million arrivals

The United States ranked third with about 72 million arrivals.

72 million arrivals

Türkiye ranked fourth with about 61 million international tourist arrivals.

61 million arrivals

Italy ranked fifth with approximately 58 million arrivals.

58 million arrivals

Mexico was among the world's top destinations with about 45 million arrivals.

45 million arrivals

The United Kingdom ranked seventh with approximately 42 million arrivals.

42 million arrivals

Germany ranked eighth with approximately 37 million arrivals.

37 million arrivals

Japan ranked ninth with approximately 37 million international arrivals.

37 million arrivals

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China completes the top 10; its 2024 international arrival figure is estimated because official data was not yet available.

Estimated arrivals

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most visited country in the world?▼

France was the most visited country in 2024 with 102 million international tourist arrivals.

How many tourists visited Japan?▼

Japan received approximately 37 million international tourist arrivals in 2024 and moved up to the global top 10.