Does Spain attract more tourists than Italy?

According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in 2019 Spain ranked 2nd in the list of most visited countries worldwide with 83.5 million international arrivals, while Italy ranked 5th with 64.5 million international arrivals. Therefore, in 2019 Spain attracted more tourists than Italy.

Please note that these figures are pre-pandemic and the tourism sector has been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The most recent data from UNWTO shows that international tourist arrivals declined by 72% in 2020 compared to 2019, with both Spain and Italy experiencing significant drops in tourism revenue and arrivals.