Bahrain Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Bahrain's tourism receipts was $724.0M in 2020, ranked 66th globally. This represents a 81.2% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2020.
Overview
Bahrain's tourism receipts stood at $724.0M in 2020, a decline of +$3.1B from 2019. Bahrain ranked 66th globally.
Bahrain's tourism receipts have experienced significant fluctuations over the past 26 years, with a notable all-time peak of 4,380,000,000.00 in 2017. This marked a substantial increase from the trough of 578,000,000.00 in 1997, following a period of economic diversification efforts by the government. In comparison, peer country El Salvador reported tourism receipts of 755,000,000.00 in 2020, while Bahrain's receipts stood at 724,000,000.00, ranking 66th globally. As the global tourism industry continues to navigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bahrain's tourism receipts are likely to face further challenges. A sustained recovery of the global tourism sector and the implementation of effective strategies to promote Bahrain's unique cultural and historical attractions could potentially alter the trajectory of tourism receipts, allowing the country to regain its pre-pandemic levels and potentially even surpass them in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $724.0M | −$3.1B | #66 |
| 2019 | $3.9B | +$26.0M | #54 |
| 2018 | $3.8B | −$546.0M | #59 |
| 2017 | $4.4B | +$359.0M | #55 |
| 2016 | $4.0B | +$1.2B | #53 |
| 2015 | $2.8B | +$914.0M | #60 |
| 2014 | $1.9B | +$38.0M | #74 |
| 2013 | $1.9B | +$123.0M | #73 |
| 2012 | $1.8B | −$14.0M | #72 |
| 2011 | $1.8B | −$397.0M | #70 |
| 2010 | $2.2B | +$290.0M | #60 |
| 2009 | $1.9B | −$54.0M | #64 |
| 2008 | $1.9B | +$73.0M | #64 |
| 2007 | $1.9B | +$68.0M | #65 |
| 2006 | $1.8B | +$183.0M | #60 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bahrain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bahrain's tourism receipts was $724.0M in 2020. Ranked 66th globally. This represents a 81.2% decrease from the previous year.
Bahrain's tourism receipts peaked at $4.4B in 2017.
The lowest tourism receipts in Bahrain was $578.0M in 1997.
Bahrain ranks 66th globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bahrain's tourism receipts was approximately 724 million ($724.0M) in 2020.
The tourism receipts of Bahrain in 2020 was $724.0M. This ranks 66th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahrain_tourism-receipts,
title = {Bahrain Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahrain/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}