France vs Germany: Arrivals at tourist accommodation establishments
France
189.31 million
in 2025
Germany
186.79 million
in 2025
France rank
1st
Germany rank
2nd
Arrivals at tourist accommodation establishments over time
- France
- Germany
How they compare
France currently reports 189.31 million against 186.79 million in Germany, a difference of 2.52 million.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was France ahead.
France ranks 1st and Germany ranks 2nd of 48 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, France averaged higher in 3 and Germany in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 96.65 million | 90.34 million | 6.32 million | France |
| 2000s | 121.35 million | 119.00 million | 2.35 million | France |
| 2010s | 155.79 million | 159.08 million | 3.29 million | Germany |
| 2020s | 154.90 million | 149.52 million | 5.38 million | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher arrivals at tourist accommodation establishments, France or Germany?
- France, at 189.31 million against 186.79 million in Germany as of 2025.
- What is the difference in arrivals at tourist accommodation establishments between France and Germany?
- 2.52 million, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do France and Germany rank globally for arrivals at tourist accommodation establishments?
- France ranks 1st and Germany ranks 2nd of 48 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Eurostat, published as Arrivals at tourist accommodation establishments. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.