20 Most Popular Countries 2014

Tourism is central to the economy of many countries and we thought we’d look at how Canada compares as we have in areas like the best country to live, smartest countries, the happiest countries, the  most peaceful countries, the friendliest countries, the most charitable countries, the best countries for quality of life, the best countries for business, the top countries for life expectancy, the best country for child well-being, the best countries for higher education, the most popular countries, the least corrupt countries, the countries with the best reputation, the best countries for ease of doing business, the best countries for starting a business, the best country for business, the best country for customer satisfaction, the most gay positive country, the best countries with the most competitive economies, the best countries for entrepreneurship, the most sustainable countries, the best countries to grow old, the best country brand, the best countries for business, the most sustainable countries, the most charitable countries, the most prosperous countries, the countries with the highest minimum wage, the safest countries, the best countries with the highest average salary, the best countries for social progress, the best countries for working women, the best countries for mothers and the best countries for average life expectancy at birth. Today’s 20 most popular countries ranking comes courtesy of MoveHub, “the #1 resource for moving abroad.”

MoveHub’s mission is to help people make informed decisions about moving and to let “you know where the most popular destinations for expats are, and why.” To compile this list, MoveHub simply used the annual number of visitors each country attracted last year. Based on these findings, the 20 most popular countries are:

1. France – Annual visitors: 81,400,000
2. United States – Annual visitors: 62,700,000
3. China – Annual visitors: 57,600,000
4. Spain – Annual visitors: 56,700,000
5. Italy – Annual visitors: 46,100,000
6. Turkey – Annual visitors: 34,000,000
7. United Kingdom – Annual visitors: 29,300,000
8. Germany – Annual visitors: 28,400,000
9. Russian Federation – Annual visitors: 24,900,000
10. Malaysia – Annual visitors: 24,700,000
11. Mexico – Annual visitors: 23,400,000
12. Austria – Annual visitors: 23,000,000
13. Hong Kong SAR, China – Annual visitors: 22,300,000
14. Ukraine – Annual visitors: 21,400,000
15. Thailand – Annual visitors: 19,200,000
16. Saudi Arabia – Annual visitors: 17,500,000
17. Greece – Annual visitors: 16,400,000
18. Canada – Annual visitors: 16,000,000
19. Poland – Annual visitors: 13,400,000
20. Macao SAR, China – Annual visitors: 12,900,000

“France’s high-density of tourist attractions, museums, monuments, historical sites and rich culture make it the world’s most popular tourist destination.”

Knowing the overall popularity of countries is a plus for businesses looking to relocate or move employees. There are many considerations in determining compensation packages for employees willing to move for the company that employs them. The less desirable a location is the more compensation would be given to offset the move and transition.

“Canada’s cities are modern and clean. They provide a high standard of living, excellent healthcare and high standards of education. The Canadian people are religiously diverse and very tolerant.” Congrats to Canada on making the top 20 and its highest immigration rate per capita in the world is even further testament to that popularity.

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