Argentina Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Argentina's tourism receipts was $1.7B in 2020, ranked 45th globally. This represents a 69.9% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2020.
Overview
Argentina's tourism receipts stood at $1.7B in 2020, a decline of +$4.0B from 2019. Argentina ranked 45th globally.
Argentina’s tourism receipts fell to US$1,702,000,000.00 in 2020, ranking 45th globally and representing the lowest point in a 26‑year series that began at US$2,550,000,000.00 in 1995. The sector’s all‑time high of US$6,058,000,000.00 in 2011 illustrates the dramatic contraction that followed the COVID‑19 pandemic, which erased more than two‑thirds of the 2011 peak. By comparison, peer economies of similar rank recorded receipts of US$1,745,000,000.00 for Jordan and US$1,611,000,000.00 for Romania in the same year, indicating that Argentina’s downturn was deeper than that of its immediate peers. The steep decline reflects both reduced inbound travel and weakened domestic demand, while the modest recovery in 2021‑2022 suggests a gradual rebound as restrictions ease. Continued vaccine rollout, targeted marketing, and infrastructure upgrades will be critical to reverse the downward trajectory and restore growth toward pre‑pandemic levels.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1.7B | −$4.0B | #45 |
| 2019 | $5.7B | −$345.0M | #45 |
| 2018 | $6.0B | +$169.0M | #48 |
| 2017 | $5.8B | +$364.0M | #47 |
| 2016 | $5.5B | +$25.0M | #47 |
| 2015 | $5.4B | −$204.0M | #47 |
| 2014 | $5.6B | +$446.0M | #44 |
| 2013 | $5.2B | −$466.0M | #46 |
| 2012 | $5.7B | −$393.0M | #42 |
| 2011 | $6.1B | +$453.0M | #37 |
| 2010 | $5.6B | +$1.2B | #38 |
| 2009 | $4.5B | −$818.0M | #40 |
| 2008 | $5.3B | +$243.0M | #40 |
| 2007 | $5.0B | +$1.1B | #42 |
| 2006 | $3.9B | +$717.0M | #41 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Argentina matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Argentina's tourism receipts was $1.7B in 2020. Ranked 45th globally. This represents a 69.9% decrease from the previous year.
Argentina's tourism receipts peaked at $6.1B in 2011.
The lowest tourism receipts in Argentina was $1.7B in 2020.
Argentina ranks 45th globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Argentina's tourism receipts was approximately 1.7 billion ($1.7B) in 2020.
The tourism receipts of Argentina in 2020 was $1.7B. This ranks 45th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_argentina_tourism-receipts,
title = {Argentina Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/argentina/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}