Despite the highly-publicized violence in Mexico, foreign tourism to Mexico continues to grow.
According to one prediction, in 15 years Mexico could be in the top five tourist destination countries.
From Mexico News Daily: “Mexico continues to be one of the most visited countries in the world, currently holding the sixth position and on course to break into the top five by 2040, according to a study conducted by Google and the international professional services network Deloitte.”
“The report, dubbed ‘NextGen Travelers and Destinations: Our Vision on the Transformation of the Tourism Sector,’ estimates that the country will go from 45 million foreign tourists registered in 2019 to 90 million visitors in 2040.”
“This increase assumes an average annual growth rate of 2.5-3.5% through 2040, meaning a virtual doubling of incoming travelers compared to pre-pandemic figures.”
“The five most visited countries, according to recent data from the UN World Tourism Organization (UNTWO) consists of these tourism powerhouses: France, Spain, the United States, Italy and Turkey.”
“Mexico ranks immediately behind Turkey at No. 6. It would need to surpass or equal its current blistering pace in international arrivals to break into the elite top five. Indeed, data shows that Mexico is heading in that direction.”
“Last year, Mexico welcomed more than 45 million international tourists, surpassing pre-pandemic levels for the first time and consolidating its position in the world’s top six.”
Calendar year 2025 is not yet over, and its complete stats are not in, but according the EIN Presswire, “From January through October 2025, Mexico received 79.3 million international visitors, a 13.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024, marking the strongest January-to-October performance in the country’s history.”
Here are the world’s top six tourist-attracting countries:
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