Louvre Museum Tourism Statistics

Page last updated: 13 November 2025

The Louvre Museum in Paris is the world’s largest art museum. It is home to thousands of works of art, including the famous Mona Lisa.

How many tourists visit the Louvre Museum each year?

Over 8 million tourists visit the Louvre Museum each year.

• In 2024, the Louvre welcomed 8.7 million total visitors, a 2% decrease from 2023.¹

• Visitor numbers reached 8.9 million in 2023, continuing the strong rebound from 7.7 million in 2022.

• Before the pandemic, 9.6 million tourists visited the Louvre in 2019, which dropped to 2.7 million in 2020 and 2.8 million in 2021 during the pandemic.²

How many people visited the Louvre Museum in 2024?

• The Louvre welcomed 8.7 million visitors in 2024.International tourists made up the majority of the Louvre’s visitors at 77% (6.7 million), while French visitors accounted for 23% (2.0 million) of total attendance in 2024.

How many people visited the Louvre Museum in 2023?

• The Louvre welcomed 8.9 million visitors in 2023.International tourists accounted for approximately 68% (6.05 million), while French visitors comprised 32% (2.85 million) of total attendance in the Louvre in 2023.

How much do people spend at the Louvre Museum each year?

Admission to the Louvre Museum generates between $200 million to $500 million each year.³

Tickets may vary by how many people visit the said museum:

• The entry fee per person is €22.
  
• A group of 7 to 25 persons can avail a group reservation fee of €70⁴. Children under 18 years old visit for free.

The Louvre Museum does not disclose annual revenue for public purposes. 

Where do visitors to the Louvre Museum come from?

The United States was the Louvre’s largest source of international tourists in 2024.

Top International Source Countries by Visitors (2024)

1. United States: 1.13 million visitors
2. China: 522,000 visitors
3. Italy: 435,000 visitors
4. United Kingdom: 435,000 visitors
5. Germany: 430,000 visitors

Why do tourists visit the Louvre Museum?

The Louvre attracts visitors primarily to see art and cultural collections (78%), with tourists seeking the Mona Lisa and iconic masterpieces in 2024.

• Historic palace architecture and the Glass Pyramid attract 15% of visitors, who experience the building itself as an attraction

• Educational purposes, including school trips and art study programs, represent 5% of visitors

• Other purposes comprise the remaining 2% of visitors

When is the best time to visit the Louvre Museum?

The best time to visit the Louvre depends on crowd tolerance and weather preferences.

• November-March (Winter): Quietest period with minimal crowds, ideal for comfortable viewing

• April-June (Spring): Moderate crowds with pleasant weather and longer daylight hours

• July-August (Summer): Peak tourist season with maximum crowds and daily visitor caps

• September-October (Autumn): Good balance of manageable crowds and mild weather

What were the Louvre Museum’s peak tourist months in 2024?

July was the peak month at the Louvre in 2024.

• July was the busiest month with approximately 750,000 visitors in 2024, followed by April with 720,000 visitors and June with 700,000 visitors.

•  March and May each attracted around 680,000 visitors.

How long do visitors stay at the Louvre?

Visitors stayed an average of approximately 2-3 hours at the Louvre in 2024.

• Typical tourists: Stay approximately 2 hours on average, focusing on major highlights and masterpieces

• Art enthusiasts: Stay around 3+ hours on average, exploring specific collections and exhibitions

• Repeat visitors: Often spend 1-2 hours targeting specific areas or new exhibitions

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Louvre Museum Statistics – International & Domestic Tourism

• A total of 9.6 million visitors were recorded in 2019, with approximately 7.2 million (about 75%) from international visitors and 2.4 million (about 25%) from French visitors.

• About 8.9 million total visitors experienced the Louvre in 2023, with 6.10 million (about 68%) from international visitors and 2.80 million (about 32%) from French visitors.

• Approximately 8.7 million total visitors were recorded in 2024, with 6.7 million (about 77%) from international visitors and 2.0 million (about 23%) from French visitors.

Economic Impact – Louvre Tourism Statistics

• The Louvre Museum welcomed 8.7 million visitors in 2024. Its economic impact is significant, with a gross value of €938 million, a net tax gain of €39 million, and between 12,738 and 18,090 jobs created.

Impact of the Coronavirus – Louvre Museum Tourism Statistics 2020 & 2021

• The Louvre museum witnessed a noticeably low number of travellers in 2021 with just 2.8 million people visiting the museum, just a 5% increase from 2020.
  
• Reflecting the global effects of the ongoing pandemic, the Louvre Museum’s annual visitor figures experienced a significant drop to 2.7 million in 2020, a 72% decrease from the previous year.

Louvre Museum Inbound Travel Statistics for 2019

In 2019, the Louvre Museum welcomed 9.6 million visitors, maintaining its status as a top destination for art and culture enthusiasts from around the globe. 

• French residents made up 25% of the total visitors.

• The remainder, a significant 75%, came from international visitors. 

The majority of visitors were from the United States, China, and various countries in Europe like Spain, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom.

What are the Louvre’s top tourist attractions?

• Mona Lisa: The museum’s most famous attraction, drawing approximately 7 million visitors annually.

• Venus de Milo: The ancient Greek statue attracts around 2 million visitors as one of the “Big Three” artworks.

• Winged Victory of Samothrace: The imposing statue welcomes around 1.8 million visitors each year.

• Glass Pyramid: I.M. Pei’s architectural icon is visited by approximately 1.5 million visitors annually.

• Egyptian Antiquities: Housing 50,000 objects, attracting approximately 1.2 million visitors interested in Egyptian collections.

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References

1. LOUVRE: Musée du Louvre in 2023 ↩︎
2. AECOM: Global Attractions Attendance Report ↩︎
3. SW: Lourvre Fr Statistics ↩︎
4. LOUVRE: Tourism professionals and associations ↩︎