South Africa: International tourism revenue, percent of GDP
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| South Africa |
International tourism revenue, percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 0.80 |
| Year | 2020 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1995 - 2020 |
| Average | 2.49 |
| Min - Max | 0.80 - 3.39 |
| Source | World Tourism Organization |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2020 is 0.8 percent, a decline from 2.33 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 3.33 percent, based on data from 125 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 1995 to 2020 is 2.49 percent. The minimum value, 0.8 percent, was reached in 2020 while the maximum of 3.39 percent was recorded in 2003.
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| Recent values | South Africa: International tourism revenue, percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.80 |
| 2019 | 2.33 |
| 2018 | 2.42 |
| 2017 | 2.54 |
| 2016 | 2.72 |
| 2015 | 2.64 |
| 2014 | 2.75 |
| 2013 | 2.61 |
Definition: Receipts from inbound international tourism as percent of GDP.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist arrivals | 3,887 | 2020 | thousand tourists |
| International tourism revenue | 2,716 | 2020 | million USD |
| International tourism revenue, percent of GDP | 0.80 | 2020 | percent |
| Percent of world tourist arrivals | 0.64 | 2020 | percent |