France vs United Kingdom: Arrivals at tourist accommodation establishments by country of origin
France
175.54 million Number
in 2025
United Kingdom
110.13 million Number
in 2016
France rank
3rd
United Kingdom rank
6th
Arrivals at tourist accommodation establishments by country of origin over time
- France
- United Kingdom
How they compare
France currently reports 175.54 million Number against 110.13 million Number in United Kingdom, a difference of 65.42 million Number.
That makes France's figure about 1.6 times United Kingdom's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 3rd and United Kingdom ranks 6th of 47 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 139.46 million Number | 103.74 million Number | 35.72 million Number | France |
| 2010s | 137.83 million Number | 94.65 million Number | 43.18 million Number | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher arrivals at tourist accommodation establishments by country of origin, France or United Kingdom?
- France, at 175.54 million Number against 110.13 million Number in United Kingdom as of 2025.
- What is the difference in arrivals at tourist accommodation establishments by country of origin between France and United Kingdom?
- 65.42 million Number, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and United Kingdom?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2016.
- How do France and United Kingdom rank globally for arrivals at tourist accommodation establishments by country of origin?
- France ranks 3rd and United Kingdom ranks 6th of 47 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Arrivals at tourist accommodation establishments by country of origin of the tourist. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.