Jamaica: International tourism revenue, percent of GDP
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| Jamaica |
International tourism revenue, percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 14.26 |
| Year | 2011 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1995 - 2011 |
| Average | 16.43 |
| Min - Max | 14.26 - 18.23 |
| Source | World Tourism Organization |
The latest value from 2011 is 14.26 percent, a decline from 15.85 percent in 2010. In comparison, the world average is 6.47 percent, based on data from 157 countries. Historically, the average for Jamaica from 1995 to 2011 is 16.43 percent. The minimum value, 14.26 percent, was reached in 2011 while the maximum of 18.23 percent was recorded in 1995.
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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 | 1,330 | 2020 | thousand tourists |
| International tourism revenue | 2,060 | 2011 | million USD |
| International tourism revenue, percent of GDP | 14.26 | 2011 | percent |
| Percent of world tourist arrivals | 0.22 | 2020 | percent |