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Most Visited Countries in the World: Official Arrivals

France recorded the most arrivals from abroad of the 105 countries with an official count in this table, at more than 100 million in 2024 (Ministère de l'Économie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté industrielle, énergétique et numérique). Spain followed at 93.8 million and the United States at 72.4 million. AirROI estimates the United States had the most Airbnb stays worldwide in the 12 months to October 2026, at 27,748,823.

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Official counts come from their publishers. Airbnb stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method

Countries with an official count
125
Most arrivals from abroad, official
France
Most Airbnb stays, estimate
United States
Years of the official counts
2022 to 2025

Key facts

Most Visited Countries: Key Facts

Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.

Official

  • France recorded the most arrivals from abroad of the 105 countries with official counts of arrivals from abroad, at more than 100 million in 2024 (Ministère de l'Économie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté industrielle, énergétique et numérique).
  • Malaysia recorded the most visitors of the 6 countries with official visitor counts, at 37,961,485 in 2024 (Tourism Malaysia).
  • The United Arab Emirates recorded the most tourists and overnight guests of the 12 countries with official counts of tourists and overnight guests, at 30.8 million in 2024 (UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism).
  • After France, Spain recorded 93.8 million arrivals from abroad in 2024 (UN Tourism) and the United States 72.4 million in 2024 (UN Tourism).

Airbnb stays

  • AirROI estimates the United States had the most Airbnb stays worldwide, at 27,748,823 in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of France at 11,301,922.

By place

  • Among the 104 countries with official counts of arrivals from abroad, 7 of the 10 largest are also in the 10 with the most Airbnb stays, AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
  • New Zealand ranks 53rd by official arrivals from abroad but 17th by Airbnb stays among the same 104 countries, AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
  • Singapore ranks 25th by official arrivals from abroad but 87th by Airbnb stays among the same 104 countries, AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.

Official ranking

Most Visited Countries in the World by Arrivals From Abroad

Visitors from other countries only.

Countries by official arrivals from abroad, with year and publisher
1France International visitors. International visitors to France, preliminary figure reported as more than 100 millionMore than 100 million2024
2Spain Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately93.8 million2024
3United States Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately72.4 million2024
4Italy Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately57.7 million2024
5Turkey Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately50.5 million2022
6Mexico Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately45 million2024
7United Kingdom Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately38.2 million2024
8Germany Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately37.4 million2024
9Japan Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately36.9 million2024
10Greece International arrivals. Inbound travellers to Greece in 2024 estimated by the Bank of Greece Border Survey35,951,4002024
11Thailand Foreign tourist arrivals. Foreign tourists arriving in Thailand32,974,3212025
12Saudi Arabia Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately29.7 million2024
13Portugal Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately29 million2024
14Austria Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately26.2 million2022
15Netherlands International overnight visitors. International overnight visitors to Netherlands22.3 million2025
16Vietnam International arrivals. International visitor arrivals to Viet Nam, reported as nearly 21.2 millionNearly 21.2 million2025
17Canada Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately19.9 million2024
18Poland Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately19.7 million2024
19Croatia Arrivals of foreign tourists in commercial accommodation in Croatia in 202517,614,0162025
20South Korea Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately16.4 million2024
21Denmark Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately14.2 million2022
22Indonesia Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately13.6 million2024
23Romania Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately13.4 million2024
24Hungary Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately13.2 million2024
25Singapore Trips by visitors arriving from abroad who stay at least one night, each arrival counted separately13 million2024

Covers countries with an official count, as published. Each row links to the country's page, and its publisher to the source. Years differ by row.

Official ranking

Most Visited Countries in the World by Total Visitors

Every visitor the publisher counts, from home and abroad. Many include day trips, so these run larger than the counts in the other tables.

Countries by official visitors, with year and publisher
1Malaysia International visitor arrivals to Malaysia in 2024, tourists and same-day excursionists together37,961,4852024
2Morocco Tourist arrivals at Morocco's borders in 2025, including Moroccans living abroad19.8 million2025
3Colombia Non-resident visitors to Colombia in 2024: foreigners, Colombians living abroad and cruise passengers6,696,8352024
4Qatar International visitors to Qatar in 2025 by air, land and sea, including cruise and same-day visitors5.1 million2025
5Nicaragua International visitor arrivals to Nicaragua in 2024, including same-day and cruise visitors1,085,5392024
6Guyana Visitors to Guyana453,4892025

As in the table above, these visitors cover countries with an official count, as published, and years differ by row.

Official ranking

Most Visited Countries in the World by Tourists and Overnight Guests

People who stayed, most often counted when they check in at a hotel or other accommodation, so day trips stay out.

Countries by official tourists and overnight guests, with year and publisher
1United Arab Emirates Hotel guests across the seven emirates, reported as approximately 30.8 million30.8 million2024
2Czechia Guests arriving at collective accommodation establishments in Czechia22.8 million2024
3Egypt Tourist arrivals. Tourist arrivals to Egypt15.7 million2024
4Switzerland International hotel guests to Switzerland11,054,6632025
5Estonia International hotel guests to EstoniaNearly 1.95 million2025
6Aruba Overnight visitors. Overnight visitors to Aruba1,421,6162024
7Cape Verde International hotel guests to Cape Verde1,192,2722025
8Curaçao Overnight visitors. Overnight visitors to Curaçao700,2492024
9Martinique Overnight visitors. Overnight visitors to Martinique571,5112024
10Belize Overnight visitors. Overnight visitor arrivals, calendar year 2024, preliminary; cruise passengers excluded562,4052024
11Réunion Tourist arrivals. Tourist arrivals to Réunion556,5342024
12British Virgin Islands Overnight visitors. Overnight visitors to British Virgin Islands305,8762024

As in the table above, these tourists and overnight guests cover countries with an official count, as published, and years differ by row.

Official counts

Other Official Counts

Official counts that have too few like them to rank. Each row says what it counts.

Countries by official other official counts, with year and publisher
China Inbound visits. Inbound visits counted by the National Bureau of Statistics: 26.9 million by foreigners and 105.0 million by residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, including same-day trips, so not comparable with overnight arrival counts131.9 million2024
Norway Nights. International nights to Norway14.2 million2025

As in the table above, these other official counts cover countries with an official count, as published, and years differ by row.

Against Airbnb

Where Official Counts and Airbnb Part Ways

7 of the 10 largest official counts are also in the top 10 by Airbnb stays. They are France, Spain, United States, Italy, Mexico, United Kingdom, Germany. The widest gaps are New Zealand, 53rd by official count and 17th on Airbnb, and Singapore, 25th and 87th.

Both lists below hold the same 104 countries. The left ranks people by each publisher's count, the right ranks Airbnb bookings, so a country can rank high on one and low on the other.

Top 10 by official arrivals from abroad

Official counts, as published

  • France More than 100 million
  • Spain 93.8 million
  • United States 72.4 million
  • Italy 57.7 million
  • Turkey 50.5 million
  • Mexico 45 million
  • United Kingdom 38.2 million
  • Germany 37.4 million
  • Greece 35,951,400
  • Thailand 32,974,321

Top 10 by Airbnb stays

AirROI estimates, 12 months to October 2026

  • United States 27,748,823
  • France 11,301,922
  • Brazil 7,341,290
  • Italy 6,355,848
  • United Kingdom 5,721,143
  • Spain 5,380,709
  • Mexico 3,390,041
  • Australia 3,068,446
  • Canada 2,882,987
  • Germany 2,476,292
The country with the most official arrivals on each continent
ContinentMost arrivalsOfficial countYear
EuropeFranceMore than 100 million2024
AsiaTurkey50.5 million2022
AfricaSouth Africa8.9 million2024
South AmericaBrazil6.8 million2024

AirROI ranking

Most Booked Countries on Airbnb Worldwide

AirROI's estimates of Airbnb stays for the 12 months to October 2026. One source and one method, so every row compares with every other.

Most booked countries on Airbnb in the world, 12 months to October 2026
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1United States27,748,823
2France11,301,922
3Brazil7,341,290
4Spain5,380,709
5Italy6,355,848
6United Kingdom5,721,143
7Mexico3,390,041
8Canada2,882,987
9Australia3,068,446
10Germany2,476,292
11Portugal1,957,888
12Greece1,573,449
13Colombia1,349,521
14Argentina1,103,460
15Thailand863,647
16South Africa1,022,621
17Netherlands813,377
18Croatia840,795
19South Korea1,245,710
20Indonesia837,771
21Philippines965,244
22Chile869,623
23New Zealand959,919
24Malaysia1,053,451
25Poland932,507

FAQ

Questions About This Ranking

What is the most visited country in the world?

France recorded the most arrivals from abroad of the 105 countries with an official count on this page, at more than 100 million in 2024 (Ministère de l'Économie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté industrielle, énergétique et numérique). Each row in the table links to its publisher.

What is the most booked country on Airbnb in the world?

AirROI estimates the United States had the most Airbnb stays, at 27,748,823 in the 12 months to October 2026. Stays count Airbnb bookings, not visitors.

Can these country counts be compared?

Within a table, closely. Across tables, no. France's figure counts "International visitors to France, preliminary figure reported as more than 100 million", while Malaysia's counts "International visitor arrivals to Malaysia in 2024, tourists and same-day excursionists together". Each row gives its own definition and year.

Where do these numbers come from?

Each count comes from a government, statistics office or tourism board, from 2022 to 2025, and links to its publisher. AirROI ranks the counts as published and does not adjust them.

Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?

No. Official counts cover people, by each publisher's definition. An Airbnb stay is one booking on Airbnb, however many guests it holds, so the two never add up or divide. AirROI's figures are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.

Method

How This List Is Made

Each official count comes from a government, statistics office or tourism board, is dated 2022 to 2025, and appears as published. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Read the method page.