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France set to be overtaken as the world’s most-visited country by 2040
FranceWhat to know
- The country recorded 102 million annual international visitors in 2025S1
- Worldwide, the number of tourist trips is expected to continue to increase, reaching 2.4 billion by 2040.S2
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France set to be overtaken as the world’s most-visited country by 2040
The country recorded 102 million annual international visitors in 2025
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Euronews
Spain will overtake France as the world’s most visited country by 2040, new study predicts
Worldwide, the number of tourist trips is expected to continue to increase, reaching 2.4 billion by 2040.
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Published Aug 20, 2026
What to know
- The country recorded 102 million annual international visitors in 2025S1
- Worldwide, the number of tourist trips is expected to continue to increase, reaching 2.4 billion by 2040.S2
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