Iran Tourism Revenue (% of GDP) 2018: 1.28 % of GDP
Iran's tourism revenue (% of gdp) in 2018 is 1.28 % of GDP, up 43.6% from 2017. It ranks #140 of 169 countries.
Tourism revenue as a percentage of GDP shows the economic importance of tourism in a country. Higher values indicate greater reliance.
Source (2018): Spending by international visitors as a share of GDP | Our World in Data
Where Iran ranks (2018)
#140 of 169- #138
Chile1.33 % of GDP - #139
Guinea-Bissau1.29 % of GDP - #140
Iran1.28 % of GDP - #141
South Korea1.27 % of GDP - #142
Benin1.23 % of GDP
Tourism Revenue (% of GDP) over time
| Year | Value | Change | % Change | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1.28 % of GDP | +0.39 % of GDP | +43.59% | |
| 2017 | 0.89 % of GDP | 0.08 % of GDP | -8.28% | |
| 2016 | 0.97 % of GDP | 0.2 % of GDP | -16.96% | |
| 2015 | 1.17 % of GDP | +0.26 % of GDP | +28.43% | |
| 2014 | 0.91 % of GDP | +0.25 % of GDP | +37.42% | |
| 2013 | 0.66 % of GDP | +0.28 % of GDP | +71.36% | |
| 2012 | 0.39 % of GDP | 0.01 % of GDP | -2.55% | |
| 2011 | 0.4 % of GDP | 0.14 % of GDP | -26.75% | |
| 2010 | 0.54 % of GDP | 0.01 % of GDP | -0.99% | |
| 2009 | 0.55 % of GDP | +0.06 % of GDP | +12.00% | |
| 2008 | 0.49 % of GDP | 0.07 % of GDP | -12.64% | |
| 2007 | 0.56 % of GDP | +0.01 % of GDP | +1.15% | |
| 2006 | 0.55 % of GDP | +0.1 % of GDP | +20.98% | |
| 2005 | 0.46 % of GDP | 0.24 % of GDP | -34.45% | |
| 2004 | 0.7 % of GDP | 0.14 % of GDP | -16.60% | |
| 2003 | 0.83 % of GDP | 0.42 % of GDP | -33.29% | |
| 2002 | 1.25 % of GDP | +0.37 % of GDP | +41.28% | |
| 2001 | 0.88 % of GDP | +0.27 % of GDP | +43.15% | |
| 2000 | 0.62 % of GDP | +0.13 % of GDP | +25.81% | |
| 1999 | 0.49 % of GDP | 0.1 % of GDP | -17.46% | |
| 1998 | 0.59 % of GDP | +0.43 % of GDP | +256.67% | |
| 1997 | 0.17 % of GDP | +0.05 % of GDP | +41.42% | |
| 1996 | 0.12 % of GDP | 0.09 % of GDP | -44.53% | |
| 1995 | 0.21 % of GDP | — | — |
Cite this page
Geo Factbook. (n.d.). Iran: Tourism Revenue (% of GDP). Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/iran/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 Iran Tourism Revenue (% of GDP)
What is Iran's tourism revenue (% of gdp) in 2018?▾
Iran's tourism revenue (% of gdp) is 1.28 % of GDP in 2018, 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 Iran's tourism revenue (% of gdp) increasing or decreasing?▾
Iran's tourism revenue (% of gdp) rose by 43.6% from 2017 (0.89 % of GDP) to 2018 (1.28 % of GDP). Over the past decade (2008–2018) it rose by 161.8%.
How does Iran rank for tourism revenue (% of gdp)?▾
In 2018, Iran has the 140th highest tourism revenue (% of gdp) out of 169 countries with data.
What was Iran's tourism revenue (% of gdp) in 1995?▾
In 1995, Iran's tourism revenue (% of gdp) was 0.21 % of GDP. By 2018 it rose by 499.7%.
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