Countries by Annual International Tourism Revenue 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by receipts from international visitors including accommodation, food, transport, and attractions in 2024, measured in billions of USD according to UNWTO World Tourism Barometer data. The United States retains its position as the world's top tourism earning country, driven by New York, Las Vegas, Orlando, and Los Angeles — four global destination cities that together generate more visitor spending than most countries produce in total.

✨ AI Insight

The disparity between the United States and its closest competitor, Spain, is stark, with the U.S. earning nearly double Spain's revenue at $215 billion compared to $110 billion. This gap highlights the dominance of U.S. cities like New York and Las Vegas, which are major attractions for international visitors. Interestingly, while countries like Thailand and Italy also rank high with $69 billion and $65 billion respectively, they still fall significantly behind the top earners. The trend suggests that as global travel continues to rebound post-pandemic, the U.S. is likely to maintain its lead, driven by its diverse attractions and robust tourism infrastructure.

Source: UNWTO

Key Findings

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United States leads with 215 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 93 · median: 72.

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Gap in 2024: United States is 3.7× larger than UAE.