Barbados Tourism Revenue (% of GDP) 2022: 13.48 % of GDP
Barbados's tourism revenue (% of gdp) in 2022 is 13.48 % of GDP, up 27.9% from 2021. It ranks #25 of 178 countries.
Tourism revenue as a percentage of GDP shows the economic importance of tourism in a country. Higher values indicate greater reliance.
Source (2022): Spending by international visitors as a share of GDP | Our World in Data
Where Barbados ranks (2022)
#25 of 178- #23
Georgia15.14 % of GDP - #24
San Marino14.3 % of GDP - #25
Barbados13.48 % of GDP - #26
Armenia13.14 % of GDP - #27
Jordan12.92 % of GDP
Tourism Revenue (% of GDP) over time
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13.48 % of GDP | +2.94 % of GDP | +27.94% | |
| 2021 | 10.54 % of GDP | 0.16 % of GDP | -1.47% | |
| 2020 | 10.7 % of GDP | 9.57 % of GDP | -47.23% | |
| 2019 | 20.27 % of GDP | +1.64 % of GDP | +8.80% | |
| 2018 | 18.63 % of GDP | +0.14 % of GDP | +0.77% | |
| 2017 | 18.49 % of GDP | 0.37 % of GDP | -1.97% | |
| 2016 | 18.86 % of GDP | +1.77 % of GDP | +10.36% | |
| 2015 | 17.09 % of GDP | +1.08 % of GDP | +6.76% | |
| 2014 | 16.01 % of GDP | 1.45 % of GDP | -8.30% | |
| 2013 | 17.46 % of GDP | +0.2 % of GDP | +1.13% | |
| 2012 | 17.26 % of GDP | 0.43 % of GDP | -2.42% | |
| 2011 | 17.69 % of GDP | 1.49 % of GDP | -7.76% | |
| 2010 | 19.18 % of GDP | 4.91 % of GDP | -20.39% | |
| 2009 | 24.09 % of GDP | 1.02 % of GDP | -4.08% | |
| 2008 | 25.11 % of GDP | 0.51 % of GDP | -1.99% | |
| 2007 | 25.62 % of GDP | +0.3 % of GDP | +1.17% | |
| 2006 | 25.32 % of GDP | +1.63 % of GDP | +6.88% | |
| 2005 | 23.69 % of GDP | 0.78 % of GDP | -3.19% | |
| 2004 | 24.47 % of GDP | 1.7 % of GDP | -6.49% | |
| 2003 | 26.17 % of GDP | +3.8 % of GDP | +16.98% | |
| 2002 | 22.37 % of GDP | 1.46 % of GDP | -6.13% | |
| 2001 | 23.83 % of GDP | 2.15 % of GDP | -8.28% | |
| 2000 | 25.98 % of GDP | +1.12 % of GDP | +4.50% | |
| 1999 | 24.87 % of GDP | 0.62 % of GDP | -2.44% | |
| 1998 | 25.49 % of GDP | 1.33 % of GDP | -4.96% | |
| 1997 | 26.82 % of GDP | 1.32 % of GDP | -4.68% | |
| 1996 | 28.13 % of GDP | 0.19 % of GDP | -0.68% | |
| 1995 | 28.33 % of GDP | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Barbados: Tourism Revenue (% of GDP). Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/barbados/tourism-revenue-of-gdp
The figures on this page come from Spending by international visitors while visiting a country as a share of GDP | UN Tourism and others via Our World in Data. For academic work, cite the original source as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Barbados Tourism Revenue (% of GDP)
What is Barbados's tourism revenue (% of gdp) in 2022?▾
Barbados's tourism revenue (% of gdp) is 13.48 % of GDP in 2022, according to Spending by international visitors while visiting a country as a share of GDP | UN Tourism and others via Our World in Data.
Is Barbados's tourism revenue (% of gdp) increasing or decreasing?▾
Barbados's tourism revenue (% of gdp) rose by 27.9% from 2021 (10.54 % of GDP) to 2022 (13.48 % of GDP). Over the past decade (2012–2022) it fell by 21.9%.
How does Barbados rank for tourism revenue (% of gdp)?▾
In 2022, Barbados has the 25th highest tourism revenue (% of gdp) out of 178 countries with data.
What was Barbados's tourism revenue (% of gdp) in 1995?▾
In 1995, Barbados's tourism revenue (% of gdp) was 28.33 % of GDP. By 2022 it fell by 52.4%.
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