15 Most-Crowded Tourist Destinations

https://nypost.com/2025/07/23/lifestyle/15-most-overcrowded-tourist-destinations-revealed/

Their findings revealed that Vatican City — the world’s smallest country by both area and population — tops the list. Despite the population of this sovereign city-state within Rome, Italy being only 882 residents, the spiritual heart of Catholicism welcomes an astounding 6.8 million tourists annually.

That equates to a staggering 7,709.75 visitors for every local — a clear reflection of the city-state’s immense religious and historical draw.