Canada Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Canada's tourism receipts was $20.0B in 2011, ranked 12th globally. This represents a 8.4% increase from 2010. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2011.
Overview
Canada's tourism receipts stood at $20.0B in 2011, a rise of +$1.6B from 2010. Canada ranked 12th globally.
Canada’s tourism receipts rose from US$9,176,000,000.00 in 1995 to US$19,994,000,000.00 in 2011, more than doubling over the 17‑year span and reaching the all‑time peak in 2011, which placed the country 12th globally. This growth outpaced the trough of the mid‑1990s and mirrors the expansion observed in peer economies such as Switzerland, whose receipts stood at US$20,809,000,000.00, and Singapore with US$17,929,000,000.00, indicating that Canada’s performance aligns with high‑income, tourism‑oriented nations. The upward trajectory reflects increased international arrivals, diversified tourism products, and strategic marketing, while the contrast with the 1995 low underscores the sector’s resilience to earlier economic fluctuations. Continued investment in infrastructure, sustainability initiatives, and post‑pandemic recovery measures will likely shape whether Canada sustains its growth or faces a plateau in future tourism receipts.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $20.0B | +$1.6B | #12 |
| 2010 | $18.4B | +$2.9B | #11 |
| 2009 | $15.6B | −$2.6B | #12 |
| 2008 | $18.2B | +$228.0M | #10 |
| 2007 | $18.0B | +$1.1B | #10 |
| 2006 | $16.8B | +$946.0M | #8 |
| 2005 | $15.9B | +$756.0M | #9 |
| 2004 | $15.1B | +$2.9B | #10 |
| 2003 | $12.2B | −$508.0M | #10 |
| 2002 | $12.7B | +$64.0M | #7 |
| 2001 | $12.7B | −$355.0M | #7 |
| 2000 | $13.0B | +$1.0B | #7 |
| 1999 | $12.0B | +$975.0M | #9 |
| 1998 | $11.0B | +$659.0M | #9 |
| 1997 | $10.4B | +$317.0M | #10 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Canada matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Canada's tourism receipts was $20.0B in 2011. Ranked 12th globally. This represents a 8.4% increase from the previous year.
Canada's tourism receipts peaked at $20.0B in 2011.
The lowest tourism receipts in Canada was $9.2B in 1995.
Canada ranks 12th globally in tourism receipts as of 2011.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Canada's tourism receipts was approximately 19.99 billion ($20.0B) in 2011.
The tourism receipts of Canada in 2011 was $20.0B. This ranks 12th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_canada_tourism-receipts,
title = {Canada Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/canada/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}