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Paris is expected to reclaim its title as one of the world’s most visited cities in 2024, with the Olympic Games shining a spotlight on the French capital.

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How many people are expected to visit the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris?

 

FACT CHECK: Has the number of expected tourists to the Paris Olympics been reduced to 11 million?

No. Several news outlets have incorrectly reported that Paris tourism authorities (Paris je t’aime) have lowered the expected number of visitors to the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games to 11.3 million from a previous 15-16 million visitors.

However, as verified by Road Genius, the total number of expected visitors to the Olympics and Paralympic Games in Paris 2024 published by Paris je t’aime remains at 15.3 million, with 11.3 million expected for the Olympics Games and a further 4 million visitors estimated for the Paralympics Games.

 

How many tourists are expected to visit Paris in 2024? 

Over 50 million visitors are expected to visit Paris in 2024, with forecasts of over 101 million visitors to France overall for the year.1

The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are having a twofold impact on local tourism:

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How much are tourists expected to spend in Paris in 2024?

Tourists in Paris are expected to spend over €10 billion in 2024, reaching close to the €10.8 billion level from 2019.

How much will the Paris 2024 Olympic Games cost? 

How much will the Olympic games contribute to the Paris economy?

How is Paris 2024 addressing environmental sustainability?

What measures are being taken for gender equality at Paris 2024? 

What is the long-term impact of the Paris 2024 Olympics on French tourism?

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Paris Olympics 2024 Statistics 

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games mark the 100th anniversary of the last time Paris hosted the Olympics, back in 1924. A symbol of the games coming full circle, Paris will be one of the few cities to host the Olympics thrice, having first hosted in 1900.

How Many Countries Will Participate in the Paris Olympics 2024? 

Over 200 countries are expected to participate, bringing athletes from across the globe to compete in this premier international sporting event.

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References

  1. OxfordEconomics: 2024 Paris Olympics: Impact on Tourism and Beyond ↩︎
  2. EuroMonitor: Paris 2024 Olympic Games – Visitors ↩︎
  3. AirFrance: 1st quarter 2024 results ↩︎
  4. EuroMonitor: Paris 2024 Olympic Games – Visitors and Spending ↩︎
  5. BERCY: The Ministry of the Economy – Mobilizing for the Paris 2024 ↩︎
  6. CCI: Paris 2024 Organizing Committee Study ↩︎
  7. IOC: Paris 2024 – Olympic Torch Relay Route, Commitments, Spectators, Schedule, and Tickets ↩︎