Norway has the highest number of islands in the world. According to a World Data report, there are 239,057 islands in the country.
One of Norway's famously beautiful islands is Lofoten. In 2019, *CNN Travel* named Lofoten Island one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Europe.
Sweden is in second place with 221,831 islands. Canada and Finland have 52,455 and 40,000 islands respectively. The United States has a recorded 18,617 islands.
Meanwhile, Indonesia is in sixth place with 18,307 islands. One of Indonesia's well-known islands is Komodo Island, which *CNN Travel* named one of the most beautiful islands in the world in 2019.
Australia and the Philippines have 8,222 and 7,641 islands respectively. Japan has 6,852 islands, while Chile has 5,000.