As of 2025, there are over 3,650 Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide across all star levels:
- More than 157 Michelin 3-star restaurants
- Over 500 Michelin 2-star restaurants
- Around 3,000 Michelin 1-star restaurants
The Michelin 3-star restaurants are the highest level of the award, meaning "exceptional cuisine worth a special journey." France leads with the most 3-star restaurants, followed by Japan, Spain, and the United States. The total number of starred restaurants worldwide has grown with the expansion of the Michelin Guide to new countries in recent years.