Colombia Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Colombia's tourism receipts was $2.0B in 2020, ranked 40th globally. This represents a 71.1% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2020.
Overview
Colombia's tourism receipts stood at $2.0B in 2020, a decline of +$4.8B from 2019. Colombia ranked 40th globally.
Colombia’s tourism receipts have shown a volatile trajectory over the 26‑year series, rising from an all‑time trough of 887,000,000.00 in 1995 to a pre‑pandemic peak of 6,784,000,000.00 in 2019 before falling to 1,959,000,000.00 in 2020, ranking 40th globally. The sharp contraction in 2020 reflects the COVID‑19 shock that curtailed international travel, reversing a decade of robust growth driven by expanding air connectivity and promotional campaigns. Compared with peer nations of similar rank, Colombia’s 2020 receipts exceed Panama’s 1,841,000,000.00 but remain below Norway’s 2,196,000,000.00, indicating a moderate position among mid‑size tourism economies. Structural reforms in visa policy and investment in sustainable destinations are expected to support a gradual recovery, while the pace of global health stabilization will largely determine whether the upward trend toward the 2019 peak can be re‑established.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2.0B | −$4.8B | #40 |
| 2019 | $6.8B | +$129.0M | #41 |
| 2018 | $6.7B | +$756.0M | #45 |
| 2017 | $5.9B | +$268.0M | #46 |
| 2016 | $5.6B | +$350.0M | #45 |
| 2015 | $5.3B | +$340.0M | #48 |
| 2014 | $4.9B | +$122.0M | #48 |
| 2013 | $4.8B | +$410.0M | #49 |
| 2012 | $4.4B | +$568.0M | #49 |
| 2011 | $3.8B | +$368.0M | #48 |
| 2010 | $3.5B | +$393.0M | #49 |
| 2009 | $3.1B | +$114.0M | #49 |
| 2008 | $3.0B | +$350.0M | #53 |
| 2007 | $2.6B | +$246.0M | #54 |
| 2006 | $2.4B | +$479.0M | #53 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Colombia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2023. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Colombia's tourism receipts was $2.0B in 2020. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 71.1% decrease from the previous year.
Colombia's tourism receipts peaked at $6.8B in 2019.
The lowest tourism receipts in Colombia was $887.0M in 1995.
Colombia ranks 40th globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Colombia's tourism receipts was approximately 1.96 billion ($2.0B) in 2020.
The tourism receipts of Colombia in 2020 was $2.0B. This ranks 40th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_colombia_tourism-receipts,
title = {Colombia Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/colombia/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}