Tourism per resident rankings – latest data

In late July 2026 a Visual Capitalist analysis highlighted Andorra as the world leader in tourism density, with roughly 51 visitors for every resident and a tourism sector accounting for about 80 % of its GDP. The ranking also listed other small jurisdictions—Malta, Iceland, the Bahamas, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, the Maldives and Seychelles—showing high visitor‑to‑population ratios, while larger nations such as Croatia, Austria and Portugal recorded lower but still notable figures.

A week later, a follow‑up report focused on Austria, noting that the country receives about 2.9 tourists per resident, the highest ratio among sizable European states. The Austrian case sparked local debate over capacity at popular sites like Vienna’s Christkindlmarkt, with officials considering entry restrictions or ticketing schemes similar to those used in Venice.

In early August 2026 a new ranking reaffirmed Austria’s leading position among larger countries, showing the nation now approaching three tourists per resident. The update underscored Austria’s strong appeal for Alpine and cultural tourism and kept the discussion of visitor pressure and policy responses active across the region.