As of 2019, how many countries have 10 or more ‘3 Michelin-star’ restaurants?

Michelin-stars ratings are used to grade restaurants on their quality. The “Michelin Guide” was originally developed in 1900 to show French drivers where local amenities such as restaurants and mechanics could be located. The rating system was first introduced in 1926 as a single star, with the second and third stars introduced in 1933. According to the Guide, one star signifies "a very good restaurant", two stars are "excellent cooking that is worth a detour", and three stars mean "exceptional cuisine that is worth a special journey". The listing of starred restaurants is updated once a year.

Currently, there are 137 restaurants with 3 Michelin stars based on the 2018 or 2019 Michelin Guides of countries and cities. Only 7 countries have 10 or more restaurants with 3 Michelin stars. Topping the list are Japan and France with 29 3-star restaurants each (for the purposes of the "Michelin Guide", Monaco is counted in with France). These two countries are followed by the U.S. with 14, Italy and Spain, each with 14, Germany with 10 and Hong Kong and Macau also with 10. The U.K. comes in next with 5.

Michelin reviewers (commonly called "inspectors") are anonymous. They do not identify themselves, and their meals and expenses are paid for by Michelin, never by a restaurant being reviewed.