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Spain enters the top 10 of the countries that generate the most tourism in the world, surpassing Italy and South Korea (1)

14 August 2026

Spain entered the top 10 of the world ranking of countries whose citizens spend the most on international travel, surpassing Italy and South Korea and also being the European country where spending on foreign tourism has grown the most in the last year.

According to the most recent data published by the United Nations Tourism reported for the year 2025, before the pandemic Spain ranked 12th and now ranks 9th. On the other hand, spending by Spanish residents on international travel grew by 20% that year, the highest growth rate in the EU, according to the latest data published by the United Nations Tourism.