In 2023, the share of travel and tourism's total contribution to GDP in European Union member countries and the United Kingdom remained in most cases below the figures reported before the COVID-19 pandemic, but showed strong signs of recovery. Overall, Croatia was the EU country where travel and tourism contributed the highest share of gross domestic product in 2023. That year, these industries generated, directly and indirectly, nearly ** percent of the country's GDP. Portugal and Greece followed in the ranking in 2023, with travel and tourism representing **** percent and **** percent of GDP, respectively.

In 2024, Panama was estimated to be the most tourism-dependent economy in Latin America, with the sector accounting for 15.3 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP). El Salvador followed in the ranking that year, with a share of tourism contribution to GDP above 15 percent too.

The average for 2020 based on 20 countries was 2.59 percent. The highest value was in Croatia: 9.72 percent and the lowest value was in Romania: 0.64 percent. The indicator is available from 1995 to 2020. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2024, the share of travel and tourism's total contribution to global gross domestic product (GDP) showed a decline of *** percentage points compared to 2019. Overall, the travel and tourism market represented ** percent of the global GDP in 2024. That year, the total contribution of travel and tourism to the global GDP amounted to almost ** trillion U.S. dollars. What is the contribution of travel and tourism to employment? In 2024, the total number of travel and tourism jobs worldwide exceeded pre-pandemic levels, with global travel and tourism employment surpassing *** million. This figure, which refers to jobs generated directly and indirectly by the travel and tourism sector, was forecast to grow further in 2025. How many people travel every year? After sinking in 2020 to the lowest point recorded since 1989, the number of international tourist arrivals worldwide caught up with pre-pandemic levels in 2024, reaching almost *** billion. Both before and after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Europe was the global region with the highest number of international tourist arrivals.

Sri Lanka Tourism Contribution: GDP data was reported at 2.500 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.800 % for 2020. Sri Lanka Tourism Contribution: GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 3.400 % from Dec 2018 (Median) to 2023, with 4 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.900 % in 2018 and a record low of 0.800 % in 2020. Sri Lanka Tourism Contribution: GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Sri Lanka – Table LK.Q007: Tourism Receipts.

The tourism sector GDP share in the United Kingdom was forecast to increase between 2023 and 2028 by in total *** percentage points. This overall increase does not happen continuously, notably not in 2027. The share is estimated to amount to **** percent in 2028. While the share was forecast to increase significant in the next years, the increase will slow down in the future.Depited is the economic contribution of the tourism sector in relation to the gross domestic product of the country or region at hand.The forecast has been adjusted for the expected impact of COVID-19.The shown data are an excerpt of Statista's Key Market Indicators (KMI). The KMI are a collection of primary and secondary indicators on the macro-economic, demographic and technological environment in more than *** countries and regions worldwide. All input data are sourced from international institutions, national statistical offices, and trade associations. All data has been are processed to generate comparable datasets (see supplementary notes under details for more information).

Portugal: International tourism revenue, percent of GDP: The latest value from 2020 is 4.58 percent, a decline from 10.24 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 3.33 percent, based on data from 125 countries. Historically, the average for Portugal from 1995 to 2020 is 6.07 percent. The minimum value, 4.54 percent, was reached in 1996 while the maximum of 10.24 percent was recorded in 2019.

Ireland: International tourism revenue, percent of GDP: The latest value from 2020 is 0.95 percent, a decline from 3.64 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 3.33 percent, based on data from 125 countries. Historically, the average for Ireland from 1995 to 2020 is 3.58 percent. The minimum value, 0.95 percent, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 4.18 percent was recorded in 2013.

The average for 2020 based on 23 countries was 2.13 percent. The highest value was in the Seychelles: 16.49 percent and the lowest value was in Guinea: 0.01 percent. The indicator is available from 1995 to 2020. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: International tourism revenue, percent of GDP: The latest value from 2018 is 0.13 percent, an increase from 0.02 percent in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 7.64 percent, based on data from 154 countries. Historically, the average for Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2005 to 2018 is 0.04 percent. The minimum value, 0 percent, was reached in 2007 while the maximum of 0.13 percent was recorded in 2009.

Contributing a staggering *** trillion U.S. dollars to China’s GDP in 2023, the travel and tourism industry proved to be a vital industry for the East Asian country’s economy. This pivotal industry provided huge GDP contributions to a number of countries across the Asia-Pacific region. Japan and India both saw impressive figures, while Southeast Asia alone has experienced constant GDP increases from the travel and tourism industry. Why Asia-Pacific The travel and tourism industry has made significant monetary additions to many developing economies throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Southeast Asia stands in the foreground as one of the regions which relies heavily on its tourism success. A success which could be inferred through the rising number of tourist arrivals to the ASEAN states. A likely reason why APAC has become one of the leading regions for tourism, could be related to its competitive prices. Many countries in the Asia-Pacific region are cheaper than the usual Western tourist hotspots, in this way, the region has begun to appeal to an increasing number of international travelers. Domestic tourism The Asia-Pacific region has not only attracted international tourists throughout recent years but has also received a great influx of domestic tourists. Growing economies in the region, resulting in an emerging middle class, have made the possibility of increased domestic travel a reality. Intra-regional tourism accounted for approximately half of APAC’s tourism.

Dataset Overview 📝

This dataset includes key tourism and economic indicators for over 200 countries, spanning the years from 1999 to 2023. It covers a wide range of data related to tourism arrivals, expenditures, receipts, GDP, unemployment, and inflation, helping to explore the relationship between tourism and economic growth globally.

Tourism & Economic Indicators:

• tourism_receipts 💰: The total income a country generates from international tourism, measured in current US dollars.
• tourism_arrivals 🌍: The total number of international tourists who arrive in a country, measured in count.
• tourism_expenditures 🛍️: The amount of money spent by international tourists within the country, measured in current US dollars.
• tourism_exports 📈: The percentage of a country’s total exports derived from international tourism receipts.
• tourism_departures ✈️: The number of citizens or residents of a country who travel abroad for tourism.
• tourism_expenditures 🛫: The percentage of a country’s total imports spent on international tourism.
• gdp 📊: The total value of all goods and services produced in a country, expressed in current US dollars.
• inflation 📉: The annual percentage change in the average price of goods and services in a country.
• unemployment 👷‍♂️: The percentage of people within the labor force who are unemployed but actively seeking work.

Data Source 🌐

• World Bank: The dataset is sourced from the World Bank’s economic and tourism databases, offering reliable and up-to-date statistics on global tourism and economic indicators.

Potential Use Cases 🔍

• Tourism & Economic Impact Analysis 🌏: Analyzing the contribution of tourism to a country’s GDP, as well as how tourism spending impacts national economies.
• Cross-Country Comparison 📊: Comparing tourism arrivals, expenditures, and receipts relative to GDP and unemployment across countries and regions.
• Predictive Modeling 🤖: Building models to predict the future impact of tourism on economic growth and identify emerging trends.
• Policy Evaluation 🏛️: Helping policymakers assess the role of tourism in economic planning, especially regarding inflation and unemployment.
• Economic Forecasting 📈: Using historical data to forecast how tourism will influence economic conditions, helping in the development of economic policies.

Key Questions You Can Explore 🤔

• How do tourism receipts correlate with GDP growth in different countries? 💵
• What is the relationship between tourism expenditure and inflation rates? 📉
• How do tourism arrivals and departures vary by region and what are the key drivers? 🌍
• What role does tourism play in shaping unemployment rates across countries? 👥
• Which countries have seen the largest increase in tourism receipts over the past two decades? 📊

Important Notes ⚠️

• Missing Data 🚨: Some values may be missing for certain years or countries, especially for specific tourism indicators. Techniques like forward filling, backward filling, or interpolation may help in handling missing values during time series analysis.
• Currency & Inflation Adjustments 💲: When comparing tourism receipts and expenditures across countries, consider adjusting for inflation and exchange rates to ensure accurate year-on-year comparisons.

Papua New Guinea: International tourism revenue, percent of GDP: The latest value from 2018 is 0.02 percent, a decline from 0.07 percent in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 7.64 percent, based on data from 154 countries. Historically, the average for Papua New Guinea from 2003 to 2018 is 0.06 percent. The minimum value, 0.01 percent, was reached in 2014 while the maximum of 0.19 percent was recorded in 2005.

Tourism Revenues in Greece decreased to 3421.30 EUR Million in September from 4523.70 EUR Million in August of 2025. This dataset provides - Greece Tourism Receipts- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Seychelles: International tourism revenue, percent of GDP: The latest value from 2020 is 16.49 percent, a decline from 33.07 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 3.33 percent, based on data from 125 countries. Historically, the average for the Seychelles from 1995 to 2020 is 33.68 percent. The minimum value, 16.49 percent, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 41.65 percent was recorded in 2008.

In 2019, Total Tourism GDP in Iceland rose 4.5points compared to the previous year.

Gross domestic product (GDP), employment, labour compensation per job, GDP per job and tourism share of employment and GDP by tourism industry, by province and territory.

Series Name: Tourism direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP (percent)Series Code: ST_GDP_ZSRelease Version: 2021.Q2.G.03 This dataset is part of the Global SDG Indicator Database compiled through the UN System in preparation for the Secretary-General's annual report on Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.Indicator 8.9.1: Tourism direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP and in growth rateTarget 8.9: By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and productsGoal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for allFor more information on the compilation methodology of this dataset, see https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/

Following the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Lebanon's travel and tourism industry contributed about 4.2 percent to its gross domestic product (GDP), compared to about 19.4 percent in 2019 prior to the pandemic. Most Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries had a negative GDP growth in that year except Egypt.

This dataset provides gross international tourism earnings for Pacific Islands Countries and Territories (PICTs) in domestic currencies and in US dollar, it also provides amounts per visitor and as percentage of GDP.

Find more Pacific data on PDH.stat.