What country has the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays?

Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
Feb 12
2 min read

Travel and Tourism News – Here is the ranking of countries that have the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays in 2026, and the countries that will thus impact the Travel and Tourism sector with fewer tourists, according to a report by Statista dated February 11^th, 2026:

Top 10 countries that have the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays in 2026:

1 – United States

The country with the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays in 2026 is the United States, with 28% of citizens who cannot afford a vacation.

The Travel and Tourism sector can therefore expect less travelers from the US in 2026.

2 – Canada

Canada also joins the ranks of countries with the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays in 2026 with 28% of citizens who cannot afford a vacation, the same percentage as in the US.

3 – Japan

Japan ranks 3^rd country with the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays in 2026 with 26% of citizens who cannot afford a vacation.

4 – Germany

Germany ranks 4^th country with the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays in 2026 with 20% of citizens who cannot afford a vacation.

5 – United Kingdom

The UK also joins the ranks of countries with the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays in 2026 with 20% of citizens who cannot afford a vacation, the same percentage as in Germany.

6 – France

France ranks 6^th country with the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays in 2026 with 19% of citizens who cannot afford a vacation.

7 – Mexico

Mexico ranks 7^th country with the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays in 2026 with 16% of citizens who cannot afford a vacation.

8 – India

India ranks 8^th country with the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays in 2026 with 15% of citizens who cannot afford a vacation.

9 – Brazil

Brazil also has 15% of citizens who cannot afford a vacation in 2026, just like India.

10 – China

China only has 7% of citizens who cannot afford a vacation in 2026.

The Travel and Tourism sector can therefore expect more Chinese travelers in 2026.