Iceland: International tourism revenue, percent of GDP
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| Iceland |
International tourism revenue, percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 4.87 |
| Year | 2008 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1995 - 2008 |
| Average | 4.25 |
| Min - Max | 3.77 - 4.87 |
| Source | World Tourism Organization |
The latest value from 2008 is 4.87 percent, an increase from 3.92 percent in 2007. In comparison, the world average is 6.10 percent, based on data from 159 countries. Historically, the average for Iceland from 1995 to 2008 is 4.25 percent. The minimum value, 3.77 percent, was reached in 2005 while the maximum of 4.87 percent was recorded in 2008.
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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 | 488 | 2020 | thousand tourists |
| International tourism revenue | 881 | 2008 | million USD |
| International tourism revenue, percent of GDP | 4.87 | 2008 | percent |
| Percent of world tourist arrivals | 0.08 | 2020 | percent |
| Tourist departures | 130 | 2020 | thousand tourists |