
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 |
| Available for | Data download |
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.
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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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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist arrivals | 966 | 2019 | thousand tourists |
| International tourism revenue | 1,071 | 2016 | million USD |
| International tourism revenue, percent of GDP | 18.86 | 2016 | percent |
| Percent of world tourist arrivals | 0.04 | 2019 | percent |