10 Most Visited Countries in the World

2. Spain

Total arrivals in the country in 2021 (in millions): 31.2

Total tourism receipts in 2021 (in billions): 34.5

Tourism accounts for more than 10% of Spain’s GDP, with the vast majority of its visitors coming from the United Kingdom, Germany and France. The Sagrada Familia is one of the country’s most famous attractions, located in Barcelona, while Alhambra in Granada attracts tons of visitors as well. The Mediterranean climate in Spain is another reason why so many Europeans flock to the country in a bid to escape cold, gray weather.