Domestic tourism spending in France 2019-2034
In 2023, domestic tourism spending in France exceeded the figure recorded in 2019, the year before the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, the expenditure by domestic travelers in the country amounted to 135 billion euros in 2023. This figure was expected to reach an estimated 138.8 billion euros in 2024.
Domestic vs. inbound tourism in France
As the expenditure by domestic travelers surpassed pre-pandemic levels, international tourism spending in France also exceeded the figure recorded in 2019, amounting to almost 70 billion euros in 2023. Both before and after the impact of the health crisis, France topped the ranking of the countries with the highest number of inbound tourist arrivals worldwide.
Paris' contribution to tourism in France
The French capital attracts millions of domestic travelers and visitors from abroad every year, thanks to its rich cultural heritage and popular attractions, like the Louvre, the most visited museum worldwide. In 2023, the number of tourist arrivals to Paris and the Île-de-France region, including domestic and international visitors, totaled over 47 million.
