Spain Tourism Statistics

Page last updated: 17 October 2025

Spain, renowned for its diverse cultural heritage, coastal attractions, and historical landmarks, stands as one of the most tourist destinations in Europe.

How many tourists visit Spain each year?

Spain welcomed over 93.8 million international tourists in 2024.¹

• In 2019, international tourists in Spain totaled 83.5 million. Due to the pandemic, tourism decreased to 18.9 million.

• 31.2 million international tourists visited Spain in 2021. The number of international tourists in Spain reached 71.7 million in 2022, this increased by 18.7% to 85.1 million in 2023.

• Spain welcomed 93.8 million international tourists in 2024, 10.2% more than in 2023.
  

How many tourists visited Spain in 2025?

• As of August 2025, Spain welcomed 63.5 million international visitors. Note: This is preliminary data from the tourism official page of Spain and may change with future updates.

2025 International Visitors in Spain
Month	Total Visits
January	4.5 M
February	4.7 M
March	6.6 M
April	7.9 M
May	8.4 M
June	9.1 M
July	11.0 M
August	11.3 M

How many tourists visited Spain in 2024?

• Approximately 93.8 million international tourists visited Spain in 2024, exceeding the pre-pandemic year figure by 1.9%.²
  
  

How much do overseas visitors spend in Spain? 

International tourists spent over $126.1 billion in 2024 while visiting the wonders of Spain.

• International tourists spent $91.9 billion in Spain in 2019, dropping to $19.8 billion in 2020 due to the pandemic.

• Recovery began in 2021, with spending reaching $34.9 billion, rising to $87.1 billion in 2022, and reaching $108.8 billion in 2023, a 18.4% increase compared to pre-pandemic levels.

• Overseas visitors spent $126.1 billion in 2024, 15.9% more than in 2023.

How much did tourists spend in Spain in 2024?

• Approximately $126.1 billion was spent by international tourists while visiting Spain in 2024.
  
  

Which country visits Spain the most? 

In 2024, the United Kingdom was the leading source of tourists to Spain, with approximately 18.4 million visitors, an increase of 6.4% from the previous year.

• Followed by France with nearly 12.98 million tourists with an annual growth rate of 10%.

• In 2024, there were over 11.94 million German visitors, which represented a 10.6% increase from 2023.

• Italy and the Netherlands rounded out the top five, sending approximately 5.44 million and 4.78 million visitors, respectively.

Spain Inbound Travel Statistics – International & Domestic Tourism

• Spain welcomed 93.8 million international tourists in 2024, 10.2% more than 85.1 million in 2023 and 12.3% above the 2019 record (83.5 million).²

• Domestic tourism trips reached 162.7 million in 2024, 24.3% higher than 130.9 million in 2023 but 2.0% below the 2019 peak (166 million).

How long do visitors stay in Spain?

• In 2024, the average length of stay for international visitors was around 7-8 days per trip.
  
  

Spain Travel Resources

When are the peak tourist months in Spain?

• August was the busiest month of 2024, with 10.93 million visitors, driven by peak-summer beach holidays, nationwide fiestas and school vacations across Europe.

• July welcomed 10.85 million visitors, fueled by high-season sunseekers, city festivals and packed cultural calendars.

• September saw 9.60 million visitors, benefiting from warm early-autumn weather, wine-harvest celebrations and slightly lower post-summer prices.

• June attracted 9.30 million visitors as early-summer travelers arrived for music festivals, school breaks and long daylight hours.

• May drew 9.26 million visitors thanks to pleasant spring temperatures, spill-over from April’s Feria de Abril and multiple public-holiday weekends.

What are the top destinations to visit in Spain?

• Catalonia was the most visited destination in Spain in 2024, welcoming 19.94 million international tourists. It is a region where the renowned city of Barcelona resides.

• The Balearic Islands was the second-most-visited destination with 15.3 million international tourists in 2024, offering a perfect escape with their pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters.

• The Canary Islands attracted 15.2 million international tourists, drawn by their diverse landscapes, ranging from lunar terrains to lush forests and dreamy beaches.

• Andalusia hosted 13.5 million international tourists in 2024, enchanted by its Moorish heritage, flamenco dance, and the sun-soaked beaches of Costa del Sol.

• The Valencian Community saw 11.9 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, popular for its festival and coastal charm.
  
  

What are the reasons people visit Spain?

Both international and domestic tourists visited Spain primarily for holidays and leisure in 2024 with 81.05 million visits (86.4% of total visitors).³

• Business trips made up 5.5% of visits totalling 5.15 million.

• Similarly, other personal reasons accounted for 7.56 million visits in 2024.

Spain Outbound Tourism Statistics

Spain is not just a global destination but a source of outbound tourism, with about 21.6 million of its people travelling overseas in 2024.²

How many Spanish residents travel internationally?

• 21.6  million Spanish residents travelled internationally in 2024. This represented a 11.9% increase from 2023.

How much do Spanish residents spend while travelling internationally?

• In 2023, Spanish travellers spent a total of $26.3 billion on overseas trips. Note: 2024 data for outbound travel spending has not been published yet
  

Where do people from Spain travel to?

• The top outbound destinations for Spanish residents in 2022 were France (2.6 million visits), Portugal (2.4 million visits), Italy (1.9 million visits), the United Kingdom (1.5 million visits) and Germany (1 million visits).

Note: 2024 data for outbound travel destination has not been published yet

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References

1. INE: Statistics of Tourist Movements in Borders (FRONTUR) ↩︎
2. UNWTO: Tourism Statistics – Global and Regional  ↩︎
3. EuroStats: Trips by Purpose ↩︎