International tourist arrivals in France 2010-2023
The number of international tourist arrivals in France increased by 7.3 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year, reaching 100 million, the highest figure reported by the destination to date. In 2023, France was the country with the highest number of international tourist arrivals worldwide, ahead of Spain and the United States.
What are the leading inbound travel markets in France?
In 2022, Germany was the leading inbound travel market in France based on tourist arrivals, accounting for 17 percent of arrivals by international travelers. That year, the United Kingdom, Belgium, and Italy followed in the ranking.
What are the preferred destinations for French outbound travelers?
When looking at the distribution of outbound tourist departures from France, Spain and Italy stood out as the leading destinations in 2022, together representing nearly four in ten trips abroad by French travelers. That year, the United Kingdom, Morocco, and Portugal were other popular outbound travel markets.
