These are the 10 most visited countries in the world (2024)

According to the World Tourism Organization (or UNWTO), in 2023, countries around the world counted a total of around 1.3 billion international tourist arrivals. Travelers in search of a change of scenery set foot on five continents, from France to Mexico to Turkey.

France, the most visited country in the world

France has topped the chart of the most visited countries in the world for more than 30 years now. This country has something to charm every type of traveller: breathtaking natural sites, cities with culture and cuisine for all tastes, and quaint historic villages.

Although Paris remains the leading tourist city in France, international visitors are particularly fond of medium-sized cities by the sea or in the mountains. Some of the top destinations in France include Chamonix, a winter sports resort with lively streets in winter and summer alike, the old Provençal town of Aix-en-Provence and the capital of the Grand-Est, Strasbourg, for its stunning Christmas market, one of the most enchanting in Europe.

With the Olympic Games and the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings, France is set to welcome over 100 million tourists in 2024.

The top 10 most visited countries in the world in 2022

1. France – 87 million visitors
2. Spain – 82 million visitors
3. United States – 77 million visitors
4. China – 61 million visitors
5. Italy – 58 million visitors
6. Mexico – 39 million visitors
7. United Kingdom – 38 million visitors
8. Turkey – 38 million visitors
9. Germany – 38 million visitors
10. Thailand – 35 million visitors