Dominican Republic: International tourism revenue, percent of GDP
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| Dominican Republic |
International tourism revenue, percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 8.90 |
| Year | 2018 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1995 - 2018 |
| Average | 9.74 |
| Min - Max | 7.58 - 14.61 |
| Source | World Tourism Organization |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2018 is 8.9 percent, a decline from 9.09 percent in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 7.60 percent, based on data from 154 countries. Historically, the average for Dominican Republic from 1995 to 2018 is 9.74 percent. The minimum value, 7.58 percent, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 14.61 percent was recorded in 2003.
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| Recent values | Dominican Republic: International tourism revenue, percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 8.90 |
| 2017 | 9.09 |
| 2016 | 8.89 |
| 2015 | 8.62 |
| 2014 | 8.40 |
| 2013 | 8.08 |
| 2012 | 7.74 |
| 2011 | 7.58 |
Definition: Receipts from inbound international tourism as percent of GDP.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist arrivals | 2,748 | 2020 | thousand tourists |
| International tourism revenue | 7,561 | 2018 | million USD |
| International tourism revenue, percent of GDP | 8.90 | 2018 | percent |
| Percent of world tourist arrivals | 0.45 | 2020 | percent |
| Tourist departures | 210 | 2020 | thousand tourists |