World Tourism rankings
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The World Tourism rankings are compiled by the United Nations's World Tourism Organization as part of their World Tourism Barometer publication, which is released up to six times per year. It ranks destinations by the number of international visitor arrivals, by the revenue generated by inbound tourism, and by the expenditure of outbound travelers.
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:
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.
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