While there are 195 countries in the world, a few have emerged as favourite tourist destinations. The influx of tourists has increased significantly over the years. In 2019, **France** stood out as the most visited country by tourists. The recorded international tourist arrivals for that year were:
- France: 217 million tourists
- United States: 165 million tourists
- Spain: 126 million tourists
- Mexico: 97 million tourists
- Turkey: 51 million tourists
However, in 2020, the global pandemic led to a significant decline in the number of tourists worldwide.
