United Kingdom: International tourism revenue, percent of GDP
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| United Kingdom |
International tourism revenue, percent of GDP |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 1.91 |
| Year | 1998 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1995 - 1998 |
| Average | 1.99 |
| Min - Max | 1.91 - 2.06 |
| Source | World Tourism Organization |
The latest value from 1998 is 1.91 percent, a decline from 1.95 percent in 1997. In comparison, the world average is 5.51 percent, based on data from 141 countries. Historically, the average for the United Kingdom from 1995 to 1998 is 1.99 percent. The minimum value, 1.91 percent, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 2.06 percent was recorded in 1996.
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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 | 11,101 | 2020 | thousand tourists |
| International tourism revenue | 31,658 | 1998 | million USD |
| International tourism revenue, percent of GDP | 1.91 | 1998 | percent |
| Percent of world tourist arrivals | 1.83 | 2020 | percent |
| Tourist departures | 23,827 | 2020 | thousand tourists |