How many tourists does Italy get a year?

Overall, while the number of international tourist arrivals in Italy peaked at over 96 million in 2019, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic drastically changed this scenario, with inbound tourist arrivals in the Mediterranean country totaling around 41 million in 2021.



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According to the market research institute Demoskopika, the country will set a new tourist record in 2023. The number of visitors is expected to reach 68 million people — almost 3 million more than before the pandemic in 2019.

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1. The MOST visited country in the world: France – 82.6 million visitors.

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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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Italy ranks fifth in the world by number of international arrivals, with around 50 million tourists, and sixth in terms of tourist spending, equal to approximately $46 billion.

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American visitors have always been one of the main source markets for the Italian travel and hospitality industry. In 2019, 44.8 million Americans traveled abroad; of these 6.1 million chose Italy, producing 16.4 million overnight stays and generating an overall turnover close to 6 billion euros.

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In fact, Italy is the 4th cheapest country in Western Europe. So how much does it cost to live in Italy? To answer this question, let's take a quick look at the average basic living expenses in Italy per month. Based on this, we can say that the average cost of living in Italy per month is around €1,600 (US$1,730).

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Countries with the highest inbound tourism receipts worldwide 2019-2022. The United States was the country worldwide with the highest international tourism receipts in 2022.

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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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Figures from Italy's National Statistics Agency Istat show that in a typical year, most of Italy's tourists, or 14.1 per cent, come from Germany. Meanwhile, about three per cent come from the US and another three per cent from the United Kingdom.

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Most US citizens prefer to travel to neighboring countries. The most popular destination for American travelers is Mexico, with 39.3 million tourists a year. However, tourists from the USA are warmly welcomed in many other countries of the world.

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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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In 2022, the United States was the most visited country in the Americas by international travelers, with nearly 51 million inbound tourist arrivals. Mexico and Canada followed in the ranking that year, with around 38 million and 13 million international tourist arrivals, respectively.

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