Bangladesh Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Bangladesh's tourism receipts was $217.9M in 2020, ranked 95th globally. This represents a 44.3% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 2002–2020.
Overview
Bangladesh's tourism receipts stood at $217.9M in 2020, a decline of +$173.1M from 2019. Bangladesh ranked 95th globally.
Bangladesh’s tourism receipts have risen sharply from a low of 59,000,000.00 in 2003 to a peak of 391,000,000.00 in 2019, before slipping to 217,899,993.90 in 2020, ranking 95th globally. The 16‑year series shows a long‑term expansion driven by increased inbound travel to cultural sites such as the Sundarbans and historic mosques, yet the COVID‑19 pandemic truncated growth, producing a 44.3 percent decline from the 2019 high. Compared with peer economies, Bangladesh’s 2020 receipts are just below Botswana’s 217,000,000.00 and close to Rwanda’s 212,000,000.00, indicating a comparable performance among emerging tourism markets. The earlier trough in 2003 reflects the sector’s nascent stage, while the 2019 peak coincided with intensified marketing and infrastructure upgrades. Assuming continued investment in hospitality, visa facilitation and regional connectivity, tourism receipts are likely to regain momentum and approach pre‑pandemic levels in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $217.9M | −$173.1M | #95 |
| 2019 | $391.0M | +$34.0M | #118 |
| 2018 | $357.0M | +$9.0M | #128 |
| 2017 | $348.0M | +$133.7M | #127 |
| 2016 | $214.3M | +$64.0M | #136 |
| 2015 | $150.3M | −$3.7M | #143 |
| 2014 | $154.0M | +$23.0M | #142 |
| 2013 | $131.0M | +$26.0M | #139 |
| 2012 | $105.0M | +$8.0M | #140 |
| 2011 | $97.0M | −$6.0M | #141 |
| 2010 | $103.0M | +$26.0M | #138 |
| 2009 | $77.0M | −$5.0M | #139 |
| 2005 | $82.0M | +$6.0M | #135 |
| 2004 | $76.0M | +$17.0M | #135 |
| 2003 | $59.0M | +$0 | #141 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bangladesh matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2020. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bangladesh's tourism receipts was $217.9M in 2020. Ranked 95th globally. This represents a 44.3% decrease from the previous year.
Bangladesh's tourism receipts peaked at $391.0M in 2019.
The lowest tourism receipts in Bangladesh was $59.0M in 2002.
Bangladesh ranks 95th globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bangladesh's tourism receipts was approximately 217.9 million ($217.9M) in 2020.
The tourism receipts of Bangladesh in 2020 was $217.9M. This ranks 95th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bangladesh_tourism-receipts,
title = {Bangladesh Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bangladesh/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}