Denmark: International tourism revenue, percent of GDP

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 Denmark

International tourism revenue, percent of GDP

 Latest value 2.56
 Year 2018
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1995 - 2018
 Average 2.09
 Min - Max 1.74 - 2.68
 Source World Tourism Organization
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The latest value from 2018 is 2.56 percent, a decline from 2.57 percent in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 7.60 percent, based on data from 154 countries. Historically, the average for Denmark from 1995 to 2018 is 2.09 percent. The minimum value, 1.74 percent, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 2.68 percent was recorded in 2002. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Denmark: International tourism revenue, percent of GDP
 2018 2.56
 2017 2.57
 2016 2.40
 2015 2.22
 2014 2.16
 2013 1.88
 2012 1.88
 2011 1.85




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

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