Barbados: International tourism revenue, percent of GDP

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 Barbados

International tourism revenue, percent of GDP

 Latest value 18.86
 Year 2016
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1995 - 2016
 Average 22.90
 Min - Max 16.01 - 28.33
 Source World Tourism Organization
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The latest value from 2016 is 18.86 percent, an increase from 17.09 percent in 2015. In comparison, the world average is 7.60 percent, based on data from 159 countries. Historically, the average for Barbados from 1995 to 2016 is 22.9 percent. The minimum value, 16.01 percent, was reached in 2014 while the maximum of 28.33 percent was recorded in 1995. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Barbados: International tourism revenue, percent of GDP
 2016 18.86
 2015 17.09
 2014 16.01
 2013 17.46
 2012 17.26
 2011 17.69
 2010 19.18
 2009 24.09




Definition: Receipts from inbound international tourism as percent of GDP.

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