Countries by International Tourism Revenue 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by total international tourism receipts in 2024, measured in billions of USD according to UNWTO Tourism Highlights. The United States, Spain, and France consistently lead global tourism revenue rankings, though Dubai has emerged as one of the fastest-growing destinations for high-value tourism.

✨ AI Insight

The disparity in tourism revenue among the top countries is striking, with the United States earning nearly 2.3 times more than Spain, its closest competitor at $110 billion. This gap underscores the vast scale and diversity of attractions available in the U.S. Meanwhile, the UAE's rapid growth to $64 billion suggests a strategic push towards high-value tourism, likely fueled by luxury offerings and significant investments in infrastructure. Countries like Thailand and the UK, with revenues of $56 billion and $53 billion respectively, are also notable, although they lag behind the leaders. This trend indicates that while traditional tourist hotspots maintain their dominance, emerging destinations are increasingly capturing high-spending travelers.

Source: UNWTO

Key Findings

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United States leads with 253 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 90 · median: 63.

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Gap in 2024: United States is 5.4× larger than Germany.