New Zealand: International tourism revenue, percent of GDP

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 New Zealand

International tourism revenue, percent of GDP

 Latest value 5.18
 Year 2018
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1995 - 2018
 Average 4.55
 Min - Max 3.30 - 5.65
 Source World Tourism Organization
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The latest value from 2018 is 5.18 percent, an increase from 5.13 percent in 2017. In comparison, the world average is 7.60 percent, based on data from 154 countries. Historically, the average for New Zealand from 1995 to 2018 is 4.55 percent. The minimum value, 3.3 percent, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 5.65 percent was recorded in 2005. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values New Zealand: International tourism revenue, percent of GDP
 2018 5.18
 2017 5.13
 2016 5.17
 2015 5.31
 2014 4.26
 2013 3.89
 2012 4.05
 2011 4.33




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

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