MoneyTransfers.com team compared the most visited cities and countries in the world with the resident population in each to find out where in the world residents are most outnumbered by tourists.
According to Jonathan Merry, resident travel expert at MoneyTransfers.com “The index below highlights just how overcrowded many cities around the world are by international visitors. Although not necessarily an unwelcome thing in many ways, it’s undeniable that this level of popularity and tourists wildly outnumbering locals can result in overcrowding and a cascade of negative effects.”
| City | Country | Tourists per inhabitant | |
| 1 | Phuket | Thailand | 118.5 |
| 2 | Pattaya | Thailand | 98.7 |
| 3 | Krabi | Thailand | 72.2 |
| 4 | Muğla | Turkey | 40.2 |
| 5 | Hurghada | Egypt | 28.6 |
| 6 | Macau | China | 26.9 |
| 7 | Heraklion | Greece | 22.0 |
| 8 | Venice | Italy | 21.3 |
| 9 | Rhodes | Greece | 20.3 |
| 10 | Miami | United States | 18.6 |
The Most & Least “Over-Touristed” Destinations Around The World. (2025). MoneyTransfers.com