Türkiye ranks fourth in growth of international visitors
Türkiye ranked fourth among countries recording the strongest growth in international tourist arrivals between 2019 and 2025, increasing the number of international visitors by 21 percent, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Tourism Trends and Policies 2026 report.
The OECD report showed that Japan recorded the largest increase in international tourist arrivals during the 2019-2025 period, with growth of 34 percent. Norway followed with 28 percent, while Denmark ranked third with 22 percent.
Türkiye placed fourth with a 21 percent increase and was among the countries that expanded tourist numbers the most compared with the pre-COVID-19 period.
Separately, an OECD survey of member countries found that around one-third expect tourism performance to surpass 2025 levels and reach new records by the end of 2026. However, geopolitical developments, economic uncertainty and climate-related risks continue to affect the sector.
