World Tourism rankings
List compiled by the UN World Tourism Organization
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Most visited destinations by international tourist arrivals
In 2025, there were 1.52 billion international tourists, with a growth of 4.0% compared to 2024. The top ten destinations were:
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Rankings by continent
Africa
In 2024, Africa welcomed approximately 75.4 million international tourist arrivals, reflecting a strong recovery in the continent’s tourism industry. The top ten African destinations in 2024 were:
Americas
In 2024, there were 213.4 million international tourist arrivals to the Americas, an increase of 6.7% compared to 2023. In 2025, the top ten destinations were:
Asia (incl. West Asia)
In 2024, the top ten destinations were:
Europe
In 2025, there were 793.5 million international tourist arrivals to Europe, an increase of 3.8% over 2024. Top 10 destinations of the last four years were:
International tourism receipts
International tourism receipts are the earnings a country makes from foreign visitors' spending on goods and services during their stay, such as expenditures accommodation, food and drink, and shopping. In 2025, the top destinations were:
International tourism expenditure
The top ten spenders on international tourism for 2025 were: