In this article we are going to list the 10 most visited countries in the world. For a detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list please take a look at the 35 most visited countries in the world.
10. Austria
Number of visitors in 2021 (in millions): 12.7
One of Austria’s biggest attraction is the town of Hallstatt which was designated one of the World Heritage Sites in Austria in 1997 by UNESCO.
9. Germany
Number of visitors in 2021 (in millions): 11.7
Germany’s amazing public transport allows one to move easily from major cities to rural cities and back without any issues whatsoever. The diverse country has a lot to offer tourists including fairytale towns home to amazing ancient castles and villages, while main cities such as Berlin and Munich have their own charm.
8. United Arab Emirates
Number of visitors in 2021 (in millions): 11.5
The crown jewel of the UAE, and the Middle East in extension, is Dubai, which used to be a desert city just half a century ago and has now been transformed into a ritzy, glitzy city which attracts people from all over the world and has made the UAE one of the most visited cities in the world.
7. Greece
Number of visitors in 2021 (in millions): 14.7
Greece is home to some of the most famous ancient sites in the world such as the Acropolis. Other reasons to visit the country includes its many stunning islands such as Mykonos and Santorini.
6. Italy
Number of visitors in 2021 (in millions): 26.9
Italy is famous not just for its culture and cuisine, but for its amazing landscape which includes the Amalfi Coast and the Dolomites, not to mention amazing historic architecture including the Colosseum, the Pantheon and much more. Within the boundaries of Italy is also the smallest country in the world in the Vatican City.
5. United States of America
Number of visitors in 2021 (in millions): 22.1
The U.S. is more of a continent than a country, offering almost everything that a visitor could want, from all types of amazing food to oceanic views to scenic hikes and mountain resorts, to the hustle and bustle of some of the most popular cities in the world including Los Angeles and New York City.
4. Turkiye
Number of visitors in 2021 (in millions): 29.9
Turkiye’s location make it a huge attraction for both Europeans and Asians, while its currency’s depreciation has again made it much more palatable for international visitors especially from developing countries. Right now, the country could definitely do with help from tourism funds after a devastating earthquake claimed more than 50,000 lives in both Turkey and Syria, with most of the damage being further away from popular tourist sites.
3. Mexico
Number of visitors in 2021 (in millions): 31.9
Surprisingly, Mexico ranks higher in our list of the most visited countries than its North American counterparts in Canada and the United States. Mexico is famed for its delicious cuisine, sandy beaches and sunny weather. Resorts in Mexico are generally affordable and provide a luxurious experience that you would be hard-pressed to find in the U.S. in the same amount of money. One of the issues Mexico faces is incredibly high crime rates driven by its many drug cartels which discourages many international visitors from considering this trip.
2. Spain
Number of visitors in 2021 (in millions): 31.2
While a large number of tourists in Spain visit the two major cities in Madrid and Barcelona, Spain has so much more to offer including the Alcazar castle in Seville, the Alhambra palace in Granada or beach resorts in Majorca.
1. France
Number of visitors in 2021 (in millions): 48.4
Easily topping the list of the 35 most visited countries in the world is France. Whether you want to visit Paris and take in the Louvre museum, the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Élysées, or travel to the South of France to enjoy brilliant weather, a glass of locally grown vine and amazing views, France has got you completely covered.
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