
South Africa: Percent of world tourist arrivals
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| South Africa |
Percent of world tourist arrivals |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 0.64 |
| Year | 2020 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1995 - 2020 |
| Average | 0.64 |
| Min - Max | 0.49 - 0.79 |
| Source | World Tourism Organization |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2020 is 0.64 percent, a decline from 0.66 percent in 2019. In comparison, the world average is 0.81 percent, based on data from 123 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 1995 to 2020 is 0.64 percent. The minimum value, 0.49 percent, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 0.79 percent was recorded in 2013.
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| Recent values | South Africa: Percent of world tourist arrivals |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 0.64 |
| 2019 | 0.66 |
| 2018 | 0.68 |
| 2017 | 0.71 |
| 2016 | 0.75 |
| 2015 | 0.72 |
| 2014 | 0.78 |
| 2013 | 0.79 |
Definition: Percent of total world tourist arrivals that occurred in a given country in a given year.
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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 |