Tanzania: International tourism revenue, percent of GDP
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| Tanzania |
International tourism revenue, percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 4.30 |
| Year | 2019 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1997 - 2019 |
| Average | 4.22 |
| Min - Max | 2.85 - 5.56 |
| Source | World Tourism Organization |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2019 is 4.3 percent, a decline from 4.32 percent in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 7.91 percent, based on data from 136 countries. Historically, the average for Tanzania from 1997 to 2019 is 4.22 percent. The minimum value, 2.85 percent, was reached in 2000 while the maximum of 5.56 percent was recorded in 2007.
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| Recent values | Tanzania: International tourism revenue, percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 4.30 |
| 2018 | 4.32 |
| 2017 | 4.25 |
| 2016 | 4.32 |
| 2015 | 4.06 |
| 2014 | 4.10 |
| 2013 | 4.25 |
| 2012 | 4.42 |
Definition: Receipts from inbound international tourism as percent of GDP.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist arrivals | 1,527 | 2019 | thousand tourists |
| International tourism revenue | 2,625 | 2019 | million USD |
| International tourism revenue, percent of GDP | 4.30 | 2019 | percent |
| Percent of world tourist arrivals | 0.07 | 2019 | percent |
| Tourist departures | 148 | 1996 | thousand tourists |