Tourism Receipts by Country (2025)
Countries ranked by international tourism receipts in 2025 (billions of USD). The United States leads with $213 billion, followed by Spain at $113.8 billion and the United Kingdom at $89.6 billion.
Data
| # | Country | Tourism Receipts (2025, $B) | Change (2024→2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | $213.0B | −0.3% |
| 2 | Spain | $113.8B | +6.9% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | $89.6B | +7.8% |
| 4 | France | $84.0B | +9.0% |
| 5 | Japan | $64.0B | +17.7% |
| 6 | Italy | $61.4B | +4.6% |
| 7 | Turkey | $60.0B | +28.2% |
| 8 | Australia | $55.4B | +6.6% |
| 9 | China | $55.2B | +37.3% |
| 10 | Canada | $51.3B | −0.1% |
Note: Who Earns the Most from International Tourism
The United States Leads by a Wide Margin
The United States tops the 2025 ranking with $213.0 billion in international tourism receipts, nearly double the second-place country. Its earnings dipped 0.3% versus 2024, one of only two declines on the list alongside Canada (down 0.1% to $51.3 billion). The US tourism sector benefits from a huge domestic travel market, long-haul visitors from Asia and Europe, and major gateway cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Miami.
European Powerhouses in Close Pursuit
Spain takes second place with $113.8 billion, up 6.9%, and Europe fills three of the top five slots. The United Kingdom follows at $89.6 billion (+7.8%), while France earns $84.0 billion (+9.0%) with tourism spread across Paris, the Riviera, and the Alps. Italy ($61.4 billion, +4.6%) completes the European set in the top six. All of these economies lean on short-haul intra-European travel as well as long-haul arrivals.
The Fastest Growers
- China grew fastest at +37.3%, reaching $55.2 billion as visa policies eased and inbound travel recovered.
- Turkey rose 28.2% to $60.0 billion, landing just behind Italy.
- Japan grew 17.7% to $64.0 billion, helped by a weak yen that made the country cheaper for foreign visitors.
- France, the UK, Spain, and Australia (+6.6% to $55.4 billion) all logged solid single-digit growth.
What Tourism Receipts Measure
Tourism receipts count money spent by international visitors inside a country, including accommodation, food, transport, attractions, and shopping. They are not the same as visitor numbers: a country can host fewer tourists yet earn more if visitors stay longer and spend more per day. This is why Spain out-earns France despite France hosting comparable or larger visitor volumes.
Patterns Behind the Numbers
The ranking reflects a mix of factors: iconic attractions, strong brands, geography, currency swings, and how easy it is to get a visa. Turkey and Japan show how currency conditions and easing entry rules can turbocharge spending, while the slight declines in the US and Canada show that even leaders can wobble when travel costs and exchange rates shift.
Fun Facts
- The US earns more from tourism than Canada and Australia combined.
- Japan is the only Asian country in the top five.
- China's +37.3% growth is the largest swing of any country in the ranking.
- Turkey's +28.2% rebound pushed it to $60.0 billion, just behind Italy.
- Eight of the ten countries on the list grew their receipts in 2025.
- Canada is the only country besides the US to record a decline.
- The top three countries alone account for more than $416 billion in tourism receipts.