Tourism Receipts per Capita 2015

Tourism receipts per capita indicate the average amount each tourist spends in a country, reflecting its tourism economy strength.

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1
United States flag
United States
230,574,000,000 USD
2
France flag
France
66,441,000,000 USD
3
Germany flag
Germany
50,669,000,000 USD
4
Thailand flag
Thailand
44,851,000,000 USD
5
China, Hong Kong SAR flag
China, Hong Kong SAR
42,229,000,000 USD
6
Italy flag
Italy
41,415,000,000 USD
7
Turkey flag
Turkey
36,347,000,000 USD
8
Australia flag
Australia
36,249,000,000 USD
9
China, Macao SAR flag
China, Macao SAR
31,620,000,000 USD
10
Japan flag
Japan
27,285,000,000 USD
11
United Arab Emirates flag
United Arab Emirates
25,587,100,000 USD
12
Mexico flag
Mexico
21,504,000,000 USD
13
India flag
India
21,472,000,000 USD
14
Austria flag
Austria
20,422,000,000 USD
15
Switzerland flag
Switzerland
20,138,000,000 USD
16
Malaysia flag
Malaysia
19,194,000,000 USD
17
South Korea flag
South Korea
18,711,000,000 USD
18
Netherlands flag
Netherlands
17,558,000,000 USD
19
Greece flag
Greece
17,547,000,000 USD
20
Taiwan flag
Taiwan
16,987,000,000 USD
21
Portugal flag
Portugal
16,007,000,000 USD
22
Russia flag
Russia
13,186,000,000 USD
23
Qatar flag
Qatar
12,131,000,000 USD
24
Indonesia flag
Indonesia
12,054,000,000 USD
25
Ireland flag
Ireland
11,476,000,000 USD
26
Saudi Arabia flag
Saudi Arabia
11,183,000,000 USD
27
Poland flag
Poland
11,164,000,000 USD
28
South Africa flag
South Africa
9,140,000,000 USD
29
Belgium flag
Belgium
8,975,000,000 USD
30
Croatia flag
Croatia
8,194,000,000 USD
31
Morocco flag
Morocco
7,765,000,000 USD
32
Vietnam flag
Vietnam
7,350,000,000 USD
33
Lebanon flag
Lebanon
7,087,000,000 USD
34
Hungary flag
Hungary
6,929,000,000 USD
35
Egypt flag
Egypt
6,897,000,000 USD
36
Czech Republic flag
Czech Republic
6,766,000,000 USD
37
Israel flag
Israel
6,605,000,000 USD
38
Philippines flag
Philippines
6,414,000,000 USD
39
Norway flag
Norway
6,370,000,000 USD
40
Brazil flag
Brazil
6,254,000,000 USD
41
Luxembourg flag
Luxembourg
6,182,840,300 USD
42
Panama flag
Panama
5,754,000,000 USD
43
Argentina flag
Argentina
5,441,000,000 USD
44
Colombia flag
Colombia
5,281,000,000 USD
45
Jordan flag
Jordan
4,968,000,000 USD
46
Iran flag
Iran
4,771,000,000 USD
47
Peru flag
Peru
4,140,000,000 USD
48
Finland flag
Finland
4,011,000,000 USD
49
Sri Lanka flag
Sri Lanka
3,978,000,000 USD
50
Bulgaria flag
Bulgaria
3,568,000,000 USD
51
Chile flag
Chile
3,428,000,000 USD
52
Cambodia flag
Cambodia
3,419,000,000 USD
53
Costa Rica flag
Costa Rica
3,408,000,000 USD
54
Iraq flag
Iraq
2,833,000,000 USD
55
Bahrain flag
Bahrain
2,827,000,000 USD
56
Cuba flag
Cuba
2,819,000,000 USD
57
Maldives flag
Maldives
2,691,000,000 USD
58
Slovenia flag
Slovenia
2,594,000,000 USD
59
Bahamas flag
Bahamas
2,554,000,000 USD
60
Azerbaijan flag
Azerbaijan
2,535,000,000 USD
61
Cyprus flag
Cyprus
2,525,664,300 USD
62
Slovakia flag
Slovakia
2,480,000,000 USD
63
Uruguay flag
Uruguay
2,349,000,000 USD
64
Ethiopia flag
Ethiopia
2,279,000,000 USD
65
Oman flag
Oman
2,247,000,000 USD
66
Romania flag
Romania
2,229,000,000 USD
67
Myanmar flag
Myanmar
2,199,000,000 USD
68
Georgia flag
Georgia
2,049,000,000 USD
69
Tanzania flag
Tanzania
1,924,000,000 USD
70
Estonia flag
Estonia
1,893,000,000 USD
71
Tunisia flag
Tunisia
1,869,000,000 USD
72
Kazakhstan flag
Kazakhstan
1,833,000,000 USD
73
Mauritius flag
Mauritius
1,680,000,000 USD
74
Ukraine flag
Ukraine
1,662,000,000 USD
75
Aruba flag
Aruba
1,659,000,000 USD
76
Albania flag
Albania
1,613,000,000 USD
77
Kenya flag
Kenya
1,596,000,000 USD
78
Ecuador flag
Ecuador
1,557,000,000 USD
79
United States Virgin Islands flag
United States Virgin Islands
1,324,000,000 USD
80
Serbia flag
Serbia
1,322,000,000 USD
81
El Salvador flag
El Salvador
1,203,000,000 USD
82
Angola flag
Angola
1,171,000,000 USD
83
Guatemala flag
Guatemala
1,169,500,000 USD
84
Fiji flag
Fiji
1,094,000,000 USD
85
Uganda flag
Uganda
1,049,000,000 USD
86
Belarus flag
Belarus
1,013,000,000 USD
87
Barbados flag
Barbados
974,000,000 USD
88
Paraguay flag
Paraguay
959,000,000 USD
89
Armenia flag
Armenia
956,000,000 USD
90
Montenegro flag
Montenegro
947,000,000 USD
91
Kuwait flag
Kuwait
931,000,000 USD
92
Pakistan flag
Pakistan
915,000,000 USD
93
Sint Maarten (Dutch part) flag
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
913,000,000 USD
94
Ghana flag
Ghana
911,000,000 USD
95
Bolivia flag
Bolivia
810,000,000 USD
96
Trinidad and Tobago flag
Trinidad and Tobago
809,000,000 USD
97
Antigua and Barbuda flag
Antigua and Barbuda
802,000,000 USD
98
Bosnia and Herzegovina flag
Bosnia and Herzegovina
794,000,000 USD
99
French Polynesia flag
French Polynesia
758,000,000 USD
100
Laos flag
Laos
725,000,000 USD
101
Curaçao flag
Curaçao
712,000,000 USD
102
Madagascar flag
Madagascar
696,000,000 USD
103
Uzbekistan flag
Uzbekistan
694,000,000 USD
104
Cayman Islands flag
Cayman Islands
680,000,000 USD
105
Honduras flag
Honduras
671,000,000 USD
106
Venezuela flag
Venezuela
654,000,000 USD
107
Guadeloupe flag
Guadeloupe
614,000,000 USD
108
Namibia flag
Namibia
540,000,000 USD
109
Botswana flag
Botswana
534,300,000 USD
110
Nepal flag
Nepal
509,000,000 USD
111
British Virgin Islands flag
British Virgin Islands
484,000,000 USD
112
Seychelles flag
Seychelles
483,000,000 USD
113
Kyrgyzstan flag
Kyrgyzstan
482,000,000 USD
114
Cameroon flag
Cameroon
476,000,000 USD
115
Nigeria flag
Nigeria
461,000,000 USD
116
Rwanda flag
Rwanda
427,000,000 USD
117
Senegal flag
Senegal
417,000,000 USD
118
Cabo Verde flag
Cabo Verde
380,000,000 USD
119
Bermuda flag
Bermuda
370,000,000 USD
120
Algeria flag
Algeria
347,000,000 USD
121
Martinique flag
Martinique
340,000,000 USD
122
Réunion flag
Réunion
339,000,000 USD
123
Republic of Moldova flag
Republic of Moldova
300,000,000 USD
124
Mongolia flag
Mongolia
279,000,000 USD
125
North Macedonia flag
North Macedonia
268,000,000 USD
126
New Caledonia flag
New Caledonia
246,000,000 USD
127
Vanuatu flag
Vanuatu
234,000,000 USD
128
Côte d'Ivoire flag
Côte d'Ivoire
214,000,000 USD
129
Togo flag
Togo
212,000,000 USD
130
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines flag
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
211,100,000 USD
131
Mozambique flag
Mozambique
202,000,000 USD
132
Zimbabwe flag
Zimbabwe
191,000,000 USD
133
Mali flag
Mali
186,000,000 USD
134
Cook Islands flag
Cook Islands
173,000,000 USD
135
Palau flag
Palau
156,000,000 USD
136
Burkina Faso flag
Burkina Faso
152,000,000 USD
137
Bangladesh flag
Bangladesh
150,300,000 USD
138
Benin flag
Benin
148,000,000 USD
139
Tajikistan flag
Tajikistan
146,000,000 USD
140
Samoa flag
Samoa
142,400,000 USD
141
Anguilla flag
Anguilla
142,000,000 USD
142
Bhutan flag
Bhutan
120,000,000 USD
143
Yemen flag
Yemen
116,000,000 USD
144
Suriname flag
Suriname
99,000,000 USD
145
Gambia flag
Gambia
92,000,000 USD
146
Afghanistan flag
Afghanistan
86,000,000 USD
147
Niger flag
Niger
80,000,000 USD
148
Solomon Islands flag
Solomon Islands
60,000,000 USD
149
Comoros flag
Comoros
51,600,000 USD
150
Congo flag
Congo
46,900,000 USD
151
Tonga flag
Tonga
46,400,000 USD
152
Malawi flag
Malawi
39,000,000 USD
153
Mauritania flag
Mauritania
31,000,000 USD
154
Gabon flag
Gabon
28,700,000 USD
155
Guinea flag
Guinea
27,000,000 USD
156
South Sudan flag
South Sudan
22,000,000 USD
157
Central African Republic flag
Central African Republic
16,000,000 USD
158
Eswatini flag
Eswatini
14,200,000 USD
159
Montserrat flag
Montserrat
9,600,000 USD
160
Tuvalu flag
Tuvalu
6,000,000 USD
161
Papua New Guinea flag
Papua New Guinea
1,800,000 USD
162
Marshall Islands flag
Marshall Islands
1,500,000 USD

↑Top 10 Countries

  1. #1United States flagUnited States
  2. #2France flagFrance
  3. #3Germany flagGermany
  4. #4Thailand flagThailand
  5. #5China, Hong Kong SAR flagChina, Hong Kong SAR
  6. #6Italy flagItaly
  7. #7Turkey flagTurkey
  8. #8Australia flagAustralia
  9. #9China, Macao SAR flagChina, Macao SAR
  10. #10Japan flagJapan

Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.

↓Bottom 10 Countries

  1. #162Marshall Islands flagMarshall Islands
  2. #161Papua New Guinea flagPapua New Guinea
  3. #160Tuvalu flagTuvalu
  4. #159Montserrat flagMontserrat
  5. #158Eswatini flagEswatini
  6. #157Central African Republic flagCentral African Republic
  7. #156South Sudan flagSouth Sudan
  8. #155Guinea flagGuinea
  9. #154Gabon flagGabon
  10. #153Mauritania flagMauritania

Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.

Analysis & Context

In 2015, the United States led the world in Tourism Receipts per Capita with an astounding USD 230,574,000,000, while the global range of receipts spanned from USD 1,500,000 to USD 230,574,000,000. The global average for Tourism Receipts per Capita in 2015 was USD 7,032,104,349.38, providing a benchmark for assessing the economic impact of tourism across different countries.

Economic Powerhouses and Tourism Receipts

The dominance of the United States in tourism receipts is not surprising given its vast and varied attractions, from cultural landmarks to natural wonders. With receipts of USD 230,574,000,000, the U.S. capitalizes on its global appeal and robust infrastructure, drawing millions of international tourists annually. Similarly, France and Germany follow with USD 66,441,000,000 and USD 50,669,000,000 respectively, benefiting from their strong historical and cultural tourism sectors.

These countries showcase how established economies leverage their cultural assets and infrastructure to attract high tourist spending. France, known for its art, fashion, and cuisine, and Germany, with its rich history and modern attractions, exemplify how economic strength and tourism receipts correlate.

Emerging Markets and Rising Tourism Receipts

Among the top 10 countries, Thailand and China, Hong Kong SAR highlight the rise of emerging markets in the tourism sector. Thailand reported receipts of USD 44,851,000,000, while Hong Kong SAR earned USD 42,229,000,000. These numbers reflect strategic positioning as accessible travel destinations for regional and global tourists.

The success of Thailand can be attributed to its diverse offerings ranging from pristine beaches to vibrant cities, combined with affordable travel costs. Meanwhile, Hong Kong SAR benefits from being a major financial hub and a gateway to China, attracting business and leisure travelers alike.

Year-over-Year Trends and Notable Changes

The year 2015 saw significant shifts in tourism receipts, with the United Arab Emirates experiencing the most substantial increase of USD 10,366,100,000 (68.1%). This surge underscores the UAE's successful diversification of its economy, investing heavily in tourism infrastructure and positioning itself as a luxury travel destination.

Conversely, China, Macao SAR faced the steepest decline, losing USD 11,792,000,000 (-27.2%). This drop could be linked to economic shifts and regulatory changes impacting gambling tourism, a major revenue source for the region. Other significant decreases were seen in Germany and Russia, with declines of USD 8,052,000,000 (-13.7%) and USD 6,265,000,000 (-32.2%) respectively, possibly reflecting geopolitical tensions and economic adjustments.

Challenges and Opportunities in Low Tourism Receipt Countries

At the lower end of the spectrum, countries like the Marshall Islands and Papua New Guinea reported receipts of just USD 1,500,000 and USD 1,800,000 respectively. These figures highlight significant challenges such as remote locations, limited infrastructure, and political instability, which hinder the development of a robust tourism sector.

However, these countries also present opportunities for growth by investing in niche tourism markets, such as eco-tourism and cultural tourism, which can attract specific traveler demographics. The potential for development in these areas suggests untapped opportunities that, if strategically developed, could enhance their tourism economies.

In conclusion, the data from 2015 reveals a diverse landscape of tourism receipts per capita, driven by factors such as economic strength, strategic investments, and geographic advantages. Understanding these dynamics provides valuable insights into the global tourism economy and its impact on national economies.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tourism Receipts per Capita in 2015

Which country had the highest tourism receipts per capita in 2015?

The United States had the highest tourism receipts per capita in 2015, with a total of 230,574,000,000 USD.

What was the average tourism receipts per capita among countries in 2015?

The average tourism receipts per capita among countries in 2015 was 7,032,104,349 USD.

Which country had the lowest tourism receipts per capita in 2015?

The Marshall Islands had the lowest tourism receipts per capita in 2015, with 1,500,000 USD.

What was the median tourism receipts per capita value in 2015?

The median tourism receipts per capita value in 2015 was 1,187,000,000 USD.

How many countries are included in the tourism receipts per capita dataset for 2015?

The dataset for tourism receipts per capita in 2015 includes 162 countries.

Which countries were in the top 10 for tourism receipts per capita in 2015?

The top 10 countries for tourism receipts per capita in 2015 were the United States, France, Germany, Thailand, China (Hong Kong SAR), Italy, Turkey, Australia, China (Macao SAR), and Japan.

Insights by country

1

Uganda

In 2015, Uganda ranked #85 globally with a value of 1,049,000,000 USD for Tourism Receipts per Capita. This figure is significantly lower than the global average, reflecting the challenges faced by the tourism sector in many African nations. Uganda's unique biodiversity, including the presence of mountain gorillas and rich cultural heritage, offers potential for growth; however, infrastructure and investment limitations have hindered the full realization of its tourism potential.

2

Yemen

In 2015, Yemen ranked #143 globally with a value of 116000000 USD in Tourism Receipts per Capita. This figure is significantly lower than many of its regional neighbors, reflecting ongoing challenges in the tourism sector. The country's tourism potential has been severely impacted by prolonged conflict and instability, which have deterred international visitors and investment in infrastructure.

3

Mauritius

In 2015, Mauritius ranked #73 globally with a value of 1,680,000,000 USD for Tourism Receipts per Capita. This figure reflects a robust tourism sector, especially when compared to some regional neighbors that struggle with similar metrics. The country's appeal as a luxury destination, combined with its strategic location in the Indian Ocean and stable political environment, has significantly contributed to its tourism revenue. Additionally, Mauritius benefits from a diverse cultural heritage that attracts visitors year-round.

4

North Macedonia

In 2015, North Macedonia ranked #125 globally with Tourism Receipts per Capita totaling 268000000 USD. This figure is significantly lower than many European neighbors, reflecting the country's developing tourism sector. Key factors influencing this statistic include North Macedonia's diverse cultural heritage and natural landscapes, which are still underutilized in attracting international tourists.

5

Togo

Togo ranked #129 globally in 2015 for Tourism Receipts per Capita, with a total of 212000000 USD. This figure is significantly lower than many regional neighbors, reflecting Togo's ongoing challenges in attracting international tourists compared to countries like Ghana, which has a more developed tourism infrastructure.

The key drivers behind Togo's tourism receipts include its unique cultural heritage and geographic diversity, yet limited marketing and investment in tourism facilities have hindered growth. Additionally, political stability and regional security issues have impacted Togo's appeal as a travel destination.

6

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

In 2015, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ranked #130 globally with a Tourism Receipts per Capita of 211100000 USD. This figure is notably lower than many of its Caribbean neighbors, which often benefit from larger tourism infrastructures and promotional budgets. The country's tourism is heavily influenced by its stunning natural landscapes and cultural heritage, yet it faces challenges such as limited accessibility and competition from more established tourist destinations.

7

Senegal

In 2015, Senegal ranked #117 globally for Tourism Receipts per Capita, with a total of 417000000 USD. This figure is relatively low compared to leading tourism destinations, which often exceed several thousand dollars per capita. Senegal's tourism sector is primarily driven by its rich cultural heritage, vibrant music scene, and natural attractions such as the Pink Lake and Gorée Island, though it faces challenges in infrastructure and investment.

8

China, Macao SAR

In 2015, China, Macao SAR ranked #9 globally for Tourism Receipts per Capita, with a remarkable 31,620,000,000 USD. This figure is significantly higher than many neighboring regions, highlighting Macao's status as a premier gaming and entertainment destination. The high tourism receipts are driven by its unique blend of Chinese and Portuguese cultures, extensive entertainment options, and proximity to major markets like mainland China.

9

Vietnam

In 2015, Vietnam ranked #32 globally for Tourism Receipts per Capita, generating 7350000000 USD in total revenue. This figure reflects a growing tourism sector that outpaces many of its Southeast Asian neighbors, driven by its rich cultural heritage and natural attractions. Key factors contributing to this success include Vietnam's diverse landscapes, historical sites, and government initiatives promoting tourism as a vital economic driver.

10

Uzbekistan

In 2015, Uzbekistan ranked #103 globally with tourism receipts per capita totaling 694000000 USD. This figure is notably lower than the global average, indicating significant room for growth in its tourism sector. Key drivers behind Uzbekistan's tourism receipts include its rich historical heritage along the Silk Road, attracting cultural tourism, and ongoing government initiatives to enhance tourism infrastructure and promote the country as a travel destination.

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