Every year, hundreds of millions of tourists leave their home country in order to find new adventure, romance, entertainment, shopping or other experience. It comes as no surprise that travelers are drawn in by a combination of factors: stunning landscapes, year-round attractions, historical riches, and distinct cuisine. In an era where unique experiences are sought out, it stands that travelers are compelled to visit countries with intense cultural highlights. Although each country has something to offer to its visitors, some destinations are still more popular than the other.
Here are the top 20 most visited countries in the world.
| Rank | Country | International visitors |
| 1. | France | 89.4 million |
| 2. | Spain | 83.5 million |
| 3. | United States | 79.3 million |
| 4. | China | 65.7 million |
| 5. | Italy | 64.5 million |
| 6. | Turkey | 51.2 million |
| 7. | Mexico | 45 million |
| 8. | Thailand | 39.8 million |
| 9. | Germany | 39.6 million |
| 10. | United Kingdom | 39.4 million |
| 11. | Japan | 32.2 million |
| 12. | Austria | 31.9 million |
| 13. | Greece | 31.3 million |
| 14. | Malaysia | 26.1 million |
| 15. | Portugal | 24.6 million |
| 16. | Russia | 24.4 million |
| 17. | Hong Kong | 23.8 million |
| 18. | Canada | 22.1 million |
| 19. | Poland | 21.2 million |
| 20. | The Netherlands | 20.1 million |
