Travel
Where the world actually goes, counted as international arrivals.
UN Tourism World Tourism Barometer2024 arrivals, the latest final figures
High tourist volume usually means better visa processing capacity, more direct flights, and a hospitality sector that hires foreign workers.
102 million
International arrivals
First country ever to pass 100 million arrivals in a year
93.8 million
International arrivals
Largest hospitality employer of migrant workers in the EU
72.4 million
International arrivals
| Rank | Country | International arrivals | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th place | 60.6 million | ||
| 5th place | Mexico | 45.0 million | |
| 6th place | 37.5 million | ||
| 7th place | JapanRecord year, driven by a weak yen | 36.8 million | Record year, driven by a weak yen |
| 8th place | 36.0 million | ||
| 9th place | 35.6 million | ||
| 10th place | 32.2 million |
UN Tourism World Tourism Barometer
2024 arrivals, the latest final figures
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