Hong Kong: International tourism revenue, percent of GDP
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| Hong Kong |
International tourism revenue, percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 9.01 |
| Year | 2019 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1998 - 2019 |
| Average | 9.44 |
| Min - Max | 4.34 - 15.90 |
| Source | World Tourism Organization |
The latest value from 2019 is 9.01 percent, a decline from 11.7 percent in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 7.95 percent, based on data from 136 countries. Historically, the average for Hong Kong from 1998 to 2019 is 9.44 percent. The minimum value, 4.34 percent, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 15.9 percent was recorded in 2014.
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Definition: Receipts from inbound international tourism as percent of GDP.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist arrivals | 3,569 | 2020 | thousand tourists |
| International tourism revenue | 32,697 | 2019 | million USD |
| International tourism revenue, percent of GDP | 9.01 | 2019 | percent |
| Percent of world tourist arrivals | 0.59 | 2020 | percent |
| Tourist departures | 8,261 | 2020 | thousand tourists |