How many people go to Europe per year?

The number of international tourist arrivals in Europe bounced back in 2022, following a sharp drop with the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Despite the significant annual increase, inbound tourist arrivals in the region remained below pre-pandemic levels, totaling roughly 595 million in 2022.



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Download this chart. Europe was the most popular overseas destination visited in 2022, accounting for 79% (56.1 million) of the total visits abroad. However, this is a 23% decrease from 72.5 million in 2019. Visits to North America also fell when compared with 2019, from 5.6 million to 4.0 million visits.

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Despite the significant annual increase, inbound tourist arrivals in the region remained below pre-pandemic levels, totaling roughly 595 million in 2022.

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2015 was a year of further growth for the most visited region in the world. According to UNWTO international tourist arrivals to Europe saw a healthy 5% increase, a total of 609 million arrivals. The region has now experienced growth in visitor numbers for the sixth consecutive year.

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Despite the significant annual increase, international tourism arrivals remained below pre-pandemic levels, totaling approximately 969 million in 2022. In the first year of the health crisis, inbound tourism arrivals worldwide had declined to roughly 407 million, the lowest figure recorded since 1989.

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The Travel and Tourism Development Index ranked the UK as the fifth-best country for non-leisure travel worldwide in 2021, and the first-best country in Europe.

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There were 37.9 million visits to the UK in 2018. Travellers from the US contribute most to the travel industry in the United Kingdom. 3.9 million American tourists visited in 2018 and spent a collective £3.4 billion.

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France, the most visited country in the world, holds a special allure for international travelers. With an astounding number of 117,109,000 international tourists, France's irresistible blend of rich history, exquisite art, and captivating culture has made it an iconic destination.

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Taking into account direct and indirect impacts (including aspects like the supply chain), tourism in England contributes £106 billion to the British economy (GDP) and supports 2.6 million jobs. Looking at direct impacts only, tourism still contributes £48 billion, supporting 1.4 million jobs.

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The Least-Visited Country in the World: Tuvalu According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, the remote Pacific island country Tuvalu is the least-visited country globally.

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Revenue of travel & tourism market selected countries worldwide 2022. The United States is leading the ranking by revenue in the travel & tourism market, recording 175.43 billion U.S. dollars.

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Hong Kong. Hong Kong has become the most visited city in the world, surpassing Bangkok in recent times. Hong Kong welcomed 26.6 million visitors! With over 5 million more visitors annually than its closest rival, Hong Kong is expected to host at least 31 million tourists in the near future.

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