Key figures on the EU in the world – tourism earnings

Key figures on the EU in the world combines Eurostat data with international sources to provide a clear picture of the EU’s position in the global arena. Today, we highlight the EU’s role in the world tourism sector.

The EU received 25.9% of worldwide receipts from international tourism in 2023: 15.2% was from international tourism between EU countries, while 10.7% came from non-EU tourists. 

Considering EU countries individually, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Portugal, Austria, Greece, the Netherlands, Croatia and Poland would rank among the countries with at least 1.0% of worldwide receipts from international tourism.

In 2023, 18 non-EU countries received at least 1.0% of worldwide receipts from international tourism. The United States had a 12.3% share, which was far higher than the share recorded for other non-EU countries; the United Kingdom had the next highest share (4.8%).

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Source datasets: bop_its6_det and the World Tourism Organization

The Key figures on the EU in the world publication allows you to compare the EU’s performance globally across a wide range of topics. For a more detailed view of the EU’s performance in various fields, explore other Key figures publications as well.

For more information

• Key figures on the EU in the world - 2025 edition

Methodological notes

• Data are presented for the EU and non-EU countries with a share of at least 1.0% of world receipts from international tourism. EU: estimates made for the purpose of Key Figures on the EU in the World publication.
• International tourism receipts include payments (and prepayments) in a country by international tourists, including payments to domestic carriers for international transport.

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