Chile Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Chile's tourism receipts was $1.0B in 2020, ranked 58th globally. This represents a 68.5% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2020.
Overview
Chile's tourism receipts stood at $1.0B in 2020, a decline of +$2.2B from 2019. Chile ranked 58th globally.
Chile’s tourism receipts fell to US$1,034,000,000.00 in 2020, placing the country 58th globally and matching the level recorded by the Bahamas (US$1,007,000,000.00) and slightly below Sri Lanka’s US$1,076,000,000.00. This figure represents a dramatic contraction from the all‑time peak of US$4,115,000,000.00 recorded in 2017, when the sector benefited from robust inbound demand and a strong promotional agenda. The 2020 trough coincides with the COVID‑19 pandemic, which imposed travel bans, reduced flight capacity and curtailed discretionary spending worldwide, eroding the earnings that had been built over 26 years of steady growth since 1995’s US$1,186,000,000.00. Recovery will depend on the speed of border reopenings, the resilience of global demand and Chile’s ability to diversify its tourism product beyond traditional attractions. If these factors align, the upward trajectory that characterized the pre‑pandemic era could resume in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1.0B | −$2.2B | #58 |
| 2019 | $3.3B | −$632.0M | #60 |
| 2018 | $3.9B | −$204.0M | #57 |
| 2017 | $4.1B | +$371.0M | #56 |
| 2016 | $3.7B | +$332.0M | #57 |
| 2015 | $3.4B | +$210.0M | #57 |
| 2014 | $3.2B | +$31.0M | #55 |
| 2013 | $3.2B | +$13.0M | #54 |
| 2012 | $3.2B | +$435.0M | #52 |
| 2011 | $2.7B | +$361.0M | #53 |
| 2010 | $2.4B | −$18.0M | #58 |
| 2009 | $2.4B | −$101.0M | #56 |
| 2008 | $2.5B | +$257.0M | #58 |
| 2007 | $2.2B | +$371.0M | #59 |
| 2006 | $1.9B | +$245.0M | #59 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Chile matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Chile's tourism receipts was $1.0B in 2020. Ranked 58th globally. This represents a 68.5% decrease from the previous year.
Chile's tourism receipts peaked at $4.1B in 2017.
The lowest tourism receipts in Chile was $1.0B in 2020.
Chile ranks 58th globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Chile's tourism receipts was approximately 1.03 billion ($1.0B) in 2020.
The tourism receipts of Chile in 2020 was $1.0B. This ranks 58th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_chile_tourism-receipts,
title = {Chile Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/chile/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}