The bar chart illustrates the number of tourists who visited five European countries—France, Italy, Spain, Germany, and Portugal—over a ten-year period from 2010 to 2020.
Overall, France consistently attracted the highest number of tourists, while Portugal had the fewest visitors throughout the period. All five countries experienced growth in tourism over the decade, although the rate of increase varied.
In 2010, France welcomed around 60 million tourists, which was significantly more than any other country. Italy and Spain each received about 40 million visitors, followed by Germany with 30 million. Portugal lagged behind with just 20 million tourists. By 2020, the number of tourists in France rose to 80 million, maintaining its leading position.
Spain and Italy also saw substantial growth, both reaching approximately 60 million visitors by 2020. Germany’s figures increased more modestly, from 30 to 45 million. Meanwhile, Portugal showed the sharpest relative growth, doubling its tourist numbers from 20 to 40 million over the same period