International tourism, receipts (current US$) in China was reported at 40386000000 USD in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. China - International tourism, receipts - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

Germany DE: International Tourism: Receipts data was reported at 58.372 USD bn in 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 59.446 USD bn for 2018. Germany DE: International Tourism: Receipts data is updated yearly, averaging 47.499 USD bn from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2019, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 59.446 USD bn in 2018 and a record low of 23.982 USD bn in 1996. Germany DE: International Tourism: Receipts data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Tourism Statistics. International tourism receipts are expenditures by international inbound visitors, including payments to national carriers for international transport. These receipts include any other prepayment made for goods or services received in the destination country. They also may include receipts from same-day visitors, except when these are important enough to justify separate classification. For some countries they do not include receipts for passenger transport items. Data are in current U.S. dollars.;World Tourism Organization, Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files.;Gap-filled total;

In 2019, Mexico alone generated over ** percent of international tourism revenue in Latin America, which reached a total of *** billion. Nevertheless, the Caribbean was the region with the largest revenue of international tourism in the whole region that year, surpassing ** billion U.S. dollars. Annually, the Caribbean receives over ** million international tourist arrivals.

In 2024, global international tourism receipts amounted to roughly *** trillion U.S. dollars. This figure, the highest reported to date, represented a **** percent increase over the previous year. What is the most visited global region by inbound tourists? While global inbound tourism receipts exceeded by far pre-pandemic levels in 2024, the number of international tourist arrivals worldwide slightly surpassed the figure reported in 2019. Overall, both before and after the impact of COVID-19, Europe was the most visited global region by international travelers, with over *** million inbound tourist arrivals in 2024. What are the most visited countries by inbound travelers? With Europe being the most popular global region among international travelers, it comes as no surprise that two European destinations topped the ranking of countries with the highest number of inbound tourist arrivals worldwide. In 2024, France reported the most inbound tourist arrivals, followed by Spain, the United States, and Turkey.

Germany DE: International Tourism: Receipts: % of Total Exports data was reported at 3.473 % in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.431 % for 2018. Germany DE: International Tourism: Receipts: % of Total Exports data is updated yearly, averaging 3.753 % from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2019, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.461 % in 1997 and a record low of 3.347 % in 2011. Germany DE: International Tourism: Receipts: % of Total Exports data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.World Bank.WDI: Tourism Statistics. International tourism receipts are expenditures by international inbound visitors, including payments to national carriers for international transport. These receipts include any other prepayment made for goods or services received in the destination country. They also may include receipts from same-day visitors, except when these are important enough to justify separate classification. For some countries they do not include receipts for passenger transport items. Their share in exports is calculated as a ratio to exports of goods and services, which comprise all transactions between residents of a country and the rest of the world involving a change of ownership from residents to nonresidents of general merchandise, goods sent for processing and repairs, nonmonetary gold, and services.;World Tourism Organization, Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files, and IMF and World Bank exports estimates.;Weighted average;

International tourism, receipts (current US$) in Canada was reported at 21978000000 USD in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Canada - International tourism, receipts - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

China reported the highest outbound tourism expenditure worldwide in 2024, with Chinese travelers spending almost *** billion U.S. dollars on outbound trips that year. While this figure represented a sharp annual increase, it remained slightly below pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, the United States and Germany followed in the ranking in 2024. How many tourists travel every year? In 2024, the number of international tourist arrivals worldwide totaled almost *** billion, recovering from the impact of COVID-19 and hitting an all-time high. Meanwhile, international tourism receipts worldwide also reached their highest figure to date in 2024, peaking at over *** trillion U.S. dollars. What are the most popular regions for inbound tourism worldwide? Both before and after the impact of the pandemic, Europe was the global region with the highest number of international tourist arrivals. In 2024, the number of inbound arrivals in Europe exceeded *** million. Comparatively, Asia and the Pacific, which recorded the second-highest figure that year, reported nearly *** million inbound tourist arrivals.

International tourism, receipts (% of total exports) in United Kingdom was reported at 5.5398 % in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United Kingdom - International tourism, receipts (% of total exports) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

International tourism, receipts (% of total exports) in East Timor was reported at 64 % in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. East Timor - International tourism, receipts (% of total exports) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

International tourism, receipts (current US$) in Lesotho was reported at 24000000 USD in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Lesotho - International tourism, receipts - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

This statistic presents the annual value of international tourism receipts in Austria (excluding passenger transport) from 2012 to 2018. Travel spending by international tourists reached approximately **** billion euros in 2018.

The number of international tourist arrivals worldwide increased significantly in 2024 over the previous year, slightly surpassing pre-pandemic levels. After declining with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to roughly *** million, the lowest figure recorded since 1989, global inbound tourist arrivals reached **** billion in 2024. Europe is the most popular destination for international tourism Europe is the global region that attracts the highest number of international tourists. In 2024, inbound tourist arrivals in Europe exceeded pre-pandemic levels, totaling over *** million. Within this region, Southern and Mediterranean Europe was the most popular destination for international tourism, recording over *** million arrivals in 2024. How big is the global travel and tourism market? According to Statista Mobility Market Insights, the global travel and tourism market's revenue – including hotels, package holidays, vacation rentals, camping, and cruises – amounted to over *** billion U.S. dollars in 2024. Breaking down travel and tourism's revenue worldwide by sales channels reveals that the online channel generated approximately ** percent of the global transactions' value that year.

Austria AT: International Tourism: Receipts: for Travel Items data was reported at 13.881 USD bn in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 22.983 USD bn for 2019. Austria AT: International Tourism: Receipts: for Travel Items data is updated yearly, averaging 17.402 USD bn from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2020, with 26 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.233 USD bn in 2018 and a record low of 9.899 USD bn in 2000. Austria AT: International Tourism: Receipts: for Travel Items data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Austria – Table AT.World Bank.WDI: Tourism Statistics. International tourism receipts for travel items are expenditures by international inbound visitors in the reporting economy. The goods and services are purchased by, or on behalf of, the traveler or provided, without a quid pro quo, for the traveler to use or give away. These receipts should include any other prepayment made for goods or services received in the destination country. They also may include receipts from same-day visitors, except in cases where these are so important as to justify a separate classification. Excluded is the international carriage of travelers, which is covered in passenger travel items. Data are in current U.S. dollars.;World Tourism Organization, Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files.;Gap-filled total;

As of 2023, the United Arab Emirates led the Middle East region with international tourism receipts worth nearly ** billion U.S. dollars. The entire Middle East region's international tourism receipts were valued at over ***** billion U.S. dollars. UAE tourism   The average daily fee of hotels in the emirate of Dubai in 2020 was *** U.S. dollars, while that in Abu Dhabi was ** U.S. dollars. Dubai is the emirate with the highest number of international visitors in the country. It is well-known for its high-end shopping, vibrant nightlife, and modern architecture. It is home to numerous world-class man-made attractions, including the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Fountain, Atlantis City, and the Palm resort. The UAE was classified as the most competitive tourist destination in the MENA area in 2018 by the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI). After adjusting for the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism sector's gross domestic product share in the UAE was predicted to be about **** percent by 2025 with more than ** million tourists expected to visit the country. UAE economy The UAE's economy saw a severe drop in real GDP growth in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, although it was projected to recover gradually over the next few years. The country has taken a significant hit as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. This is attributable not just to the impact of low oil prices, but also to significant losses in non-oil economic areas such as tourism. The wholesale and retail business will be the greatest contributor to Dubai's GDP in 2021. The central bank predicted that the economy will fully recover in 2022. Greenfield projects accounted for the biggest share of announced foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the emirate of Dubai in 2020.

Burundi BI: International Tourism: Receipts: for Travel Items data was reported at 3.900 USD mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.000 USD mn for 2017. Burundi BI: International Tourism: Receipts: for Travel Items data is updated yearly, averaging 1.350 USD mn from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2018, with 24 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.100 USD mn in 2014 and a record low of 0.400 USD mn in 1998. Burundi BI: International Tourism: Receipts: for Travel Items data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Burundi – Table BI.World Bank.WDI: Tourism Statistics. International tourism receipts for travel items are expenditures by international inbound visitors in the reporting economy. The goods and services are purchased by, or on behalf of, the traveler or provided, without a quid pro quo, for the traveler to use or give away. These receipts should include any other prepayment made for goods or services received in the destination country. They also may include receipts from same-day visitors, except in cases where these are so important as to justify a separate classification. Excluded is the international carriage of travelers, which is covered in passenger travel items. Data are in current U.S. dollars.;World Tourism Organization, Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files.;Gap-filled total;

In March 2025, the number of international tourist arrivals in Italy, including visitors who stayed overnight and same-day travelers, totaled almost *** million. This figure showed an increase in arrivals of *** percent over the previous year. How much do inbound travelers spend in Italy? In 2023, Italy ranked fourth on the list of the countries with the highest number of international tourist arrivals worldwide, with almost ** million arrivals. While the number of travelers did not catch up yet with pre-pandemic levels, the total international tourist expenditure in Italy exceeded the figure from 2019, amounting to over ** billion euros in 2023. What are the leading inbound travel markets in Italy? Both before and after the impact of the pandemic, Germany was the leading inbound travel market in Italy based on tourist arrivals, ranking ahead of France and Switzerland in 2024. While Germany was also the country with the highest inbound tourist expenditure in Italy that year, the United States came in second in that case, followed by the United Kingdom and France.

International tourism, receipts (current US$) in Malta was reported at 1845000000 USD in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malta - International tourism, receipts - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on November of 2025.

In 2023, inbound visitor numbers to the Middle East grew by almost 40 percent. The Middle East is witnessing a robust recovery in tourism, indicating a positive trend following the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent travel restrictions.

MENA tourism types

Tourism in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region reached approximately six percent of the total worldwide tourist arrivals in 2018 according to United Nations World Tourism Organization. The number of tourism arrivals in the MENA region in 2018 exceeded 60 million, of which 15.8 million were received in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Tourism is one of the main pillars on which the MENA economies depend on. The efforts to diversify their oil-based economies have placed further importance on the tourism industry. Tourism in the MENA region includes business, leisure, health and wellness, religious, cultural, and shopping tourism. Morocco was the leading country in wellness tourism in 2015 with about 2.5 million visitors.

The MENA region has a variety of natural, cultural, heritage, and religious assets such as the Giza Pyramids in Egypt and the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. In addition to the MENA region’s UNESCO World Heritage Lists’ ancient monuments and archaeological sites, they also have world-leading man-made attractions such as the Burg Khalifa and Atlantis City in Dubai, as well as lavish malls and shopping centers. The UAE was rated the most competitive tourism destination in the MENA region in 2018 with a score of 4.4 out of seven points according to the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index.

MENA tourism trends

The emirate of Dubai in the UAE had the highest value of international tourist receipts of more than 21 billion U.S. dollars in 2018. The total value for the entire MENA region was 73 billion U.S. dollars. The most popular online travel company among MENA region tourists in 2018 was booking.com. Tourism arrivals in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries were expected to surpass 64.3 million tourists by 2020.

The contribution of the industry to the MENA job market was projected to reach 7.2 million jobs by 2028. However, in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic affected the travel and tourism sector significantly. More than 60 percent of business owners in the Gulf Cooperation Council in that year reported their businesses being impacted by travel difficulties and restrictions).

The expenditure of international tourists increased in Poland during the observed period. In 2024, approximately **** billion zloty was spent by international tourists visiting Poland.

International tourists visiting Cote d'Ivoire in 2018 spent some *** million U.S. dollars. Inbound tourism expenditure increased from *** million U.S. dollars in the previous year, and more than doubled compared to 2015. Overall, the number of international tourist arrivals in Cote d'Ivoire has been growing in recent years. The country is also one of the most visited destinations in Africa.