Azerbaijan Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Azerbaijan's tourism receipts was $340.0M in 2020, ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 83.0% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2020.
Overview
Azerbaijan's tourism receipts stood at $340.0M in 2020, a decline of +$1.7B from 2019. Azerbaijan ranked 83rd globally.
Azerbaijan’s tourism receipts have shown pronounced volatility since the mid‑1990s, rising from a modest 87,000,000.00 in 1995 to a historic peak of 3,214,000,000.00 in 2017, before falling sharply to a trough of 57,000,000.00 in 2001. The 2020 figure of 340,000,000.00 places the country at rank 83 globally and slightly below peers such as Moldova, which recorded 354,000,000.00 in the same year. The post‑2001 expansion reflects concerted investment in infrastructure and the promotion of cultural heritage sites, yet the COVID‑19 pandemic and regional geopolitical tensions curtailed growth, leaving receipts well under the 2017 high. Over the 26‑year coverage period, the trajectory suggests that sustained marketing, diversification of source markets, and stability in the South Caucasus could restore upward momentum, potentially narrowing the gap with neighboring economies and approaching pre‑pandemic levels.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $340.0M | −$1.7B | #83 |
| 2019 | $2.0B | −$825.9M | #76 |
| 2018 | $2.8B | −$384.0M | #68 |
| 2017 | $3.2B | +$359.0M | #63 |
| 2016 | $2.9B | +$320.0M | #64 |
| 2015 | $2.5B | −$178.0M | #65 |
| 2014 | $2.7B | +$95.0M | #61 |
| 2013 | $2.6B | −$16.0M | #61 |
| 2012 | $2.6B | +$1.1B | #59 |
| 2011 | $1.5B | +$708.0M | #74 |
| 2010 | $792.0M | +$247.0M | #84 |
| 2009 | $545.0M | +$163.0M | #98 |
| 2008 | $382.0M | +$65.0M | #110 |
| 2007 | $317.0M | +$116.0M | #117 |
| 2006 | $201.0M | +$101.0M | #115 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Azerbaijan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Azerbaijan's tourism receipts was $340.0M in 2020. Ranked 83rd globally. This represents a 83.0% decrease from the previous year.
Azerbaijan's tourism receipts peaked at $3.2B in 2017.
The lowest tourism receipts in Azerbaijan was $57.0M in 1996.
Azerbaijan ranks 83rd globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Azerbaijan's tourism receipts was approximately 340 million ($340.0M) in 2020.
The tourism receipts of Azerbaijan in 2020 was $340.0M. This ranks 83rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_azerbaijan_tourism-receipts,
title = {Azerbaijan Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/azerbaijan/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}