Global Number of Tourists (Overnight Visitors) by Country

The United States leads in global tourists with 1.4491 billion visitors, followed by Indonesia and France, each experiencing varied trends in 2023. Indonesia enjoyed an 8.44% increase in tourist numbers, while France saw a slight decline of 0.31%. Japan and Australia also showed positive growth rates, with 1.14% and 4.73% respectively. Canada remained relatively stable with minor decline of 0.019%. Smaller European nations like Denmark and Poland registered significant positive growths, at 7.72% and 2.18%, while Switzerland and the Czech Republic had marginal increases. On the downside, Slovenia, Latvia, and Estonia experienced notable declines.

Future trends in global tourism will likely focus on the recovery and growth in Asian markets, with Indonesia and Japan poised for continued increases. Sustainable tourism practices and tech integration are expected to play critical roles in shaping visitor experiences. Additionally, geopolitical stability and health-related travel restrictions could significantly impact tourist numbers.

Top countries in Number of Tourists (Overnight Visitors) by Country

# 10 Countries Units (Persons) Last Year YoY 5-years CAGR
1 1 United States 1,449,100,000 2021 View data
2 2 Indonesia 399,520,000 2023 +6.55% +8.44% View data
3 3 France 187,320,000 2023 +5.05% -0.31% View data
4 4 Japan 141,770,000 2023 +10.45% +1.14% View data
5 5 Australia 82,074,000 2023 +15.88% +4.73% View data
6 6 Canada 69,318,000 2023 +6.67% -0.019% View data
7 7 Chile 49,062,000 2023 +10.2% +3.01% View data
8 8 Poland 46,278,000 2023 +7.98% +2.18% View data
9 9 Czech Republic 29,517,000 2023 +4.03% +0.34% View data
10 10 Colombia 25,660,000 2023 +16.65% +1.73% View data