List of Countries with the Most UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Which countries have the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites? Explore the 2026 ranking and discover where the world's treasured places are concentrated.
As of 2026, Italy holds the top spot with 62 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, followed closely by China with 61. France, Germany, and Spain round out the top five, each with 56, 55, and 50 sites, respectively. India secures the sixth position with 45 sites, becoming the highest-ranked country outside of Europe and East Asia. The United Kingdom follows with 35 sites, bringing Europe's total in the top 10 to four.
Russia ranks ninth with 33 sites, emphasizing Europe and Asia's stronghold in this list. Iran rounds out the top ten with 30 sites. This ranking underscores the vast cultural and natural heritage present in these countries, with Europe and Asia together accounting for more than 70% of all UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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