Barbados Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Barbados's tourism receipts was $1.1B in 2016, ranked 90th globally. This represents a 10.0% increase from 2015. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2016.
Overview
Barbados's tourism receipts stood at $1.1B in 2016, a rise of +$97.0M from 2015. Barbados ranked 90th globally.
Barbados’ tourism receipts rose from a low of 628,000,000.00 in 1995 to an all‑time peak of 1,203,000,000.00 in 2008, reflecting the island’s successful positioning as a high‑value Caribbean destination during the early 2000s. After the 2008 high, receipts fell but remained above the 1995 trough, reaching 1,071,000,000.00 in 2016, which placed Barbados at rank 90 globally and slightly below peer Nigeria’s 1,088,000,000.00 and Uganda’s 1,118,000,000.00 for the same year. The 22‑year series shows a long‑term upward trajectory despite the post‑peak dip, indicating resilience to external shocks such as the 2008 financial crisis. Continued diversification of source markets and investment in sustainable tourism infrastructure could sustain the modest growth trend, while a major disruption in global travel patterns would be required to reverse it.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $1.1B | +$97.0M | #90 |
| 2015 | $974.0M | +$64.0M | #91 |
| 2014 | $910.0M | −$78.0M | #96 |
| 2013 | $988.0M | +$41.0M | #88 |
| 2012 | $947.0M | −$37.0M | #88 |
| 2011 | $984.0M | −$57.0M | #83 |
| 2010 | $1.0B | −$35.0M | #79 |
| 2009 | $1.1B | −$127.0M | #76 |
| 2008 | $1.2B | +$5.0M | #73 |
| 2007 | $1.2B | +$130.0M | #75 |
| 2006 | $1.1B | +$163.0M | #71 |
| 2005 | $905.0M | +$62.0M | #74 |
| 2004 | $843.0M | +$3.0M | #72 |
| 2003 | $840.0M | +$145.0M | #72 |
| 2002 | $695.0M | −$33.0M | #69 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Barbados matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Barbados's tourism receipts was $1.1B in 2016. Ranked 90th globally. This represents a 10.0% increase from the previous year.
Barbados's tourism receipts peaked at $1.2B in 2008.
The lowest tourism receipts in Barbados was $628.0M in 1995.
Barbados ranks 90th globally in tourism receipts as of 2016.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Barbados's tourism receipts was approximately 1.07 billion ($1.1B) in 2016.
The tourism receipts of Barbados in 2016 was $1.1B. This ranks 90th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_barbados_tourism-receipts,
title = {Barbados Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/barbados/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}