Cuba Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Cuba's tourism receipts was $1.2B in 2020, ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 56.4% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2020.
Overview
Cuba's tourism receipts stood at $1.2B in 2020, a decline of +$1.5B from 2019. Cuba ranked 53rd globally.
Cuba’s tourism receipts have fallen sharply from the all‑time peak of 3,302,000,000.00 recorded in 2017 to 1,152,000,000.00 in 2020, placing the island at rank 53 globally and leaving it well below the peak level reached during the pre‑pandemic boom. The 2020 figure still exceeds the all‑time trough of 1,100,000,000.00 in 1995, but the decline of roughly 65 percent since 2017 signals a severe contraction of foreign‑exchange earnings from the sector. By comparison, peer economies with similar receipt levels in 2020 such as Albania (1,243,000,000.00) and Cambodia (1,119,000,000.00) have experienced more modest fluctuations, reflecting differing exposure to external shocks and policy responses. The long‑term downward trajectory suggests that without a decisive revival of inbound travel, diversification of tourism offerings, or substantial investment in infrastructure, Cuba’s tourism receipts are likely to remain suppressed in the near term.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1.2B | −$1.5B | #53 |
| 2019 | $2.6B | −$138.0M | #66 |
| 2018 | $2.8B | −$519.0M | #69 |
| 2017 | $3.3B | +$233.0M | #61 |
| 2016 | $3.1B | +$250.0M | #62 |
| 2015 | $2.8B | +$273.0M | #61 |
| 2014 | $2.5B | −$62.0M | #63 |
| 2013 | $2.6B | −$6.0M | #62 |
| 2012 | $2.6B | +$111.0M | #60 |
| 2011 | $2.5B | +$107.0M | #58 |
| 2010 | $2.4B | +$147.0M | #57 |
| 2009 | $2.2B | −$286.0M | #59 |
| 2008 | $2.5B | +$120.0M | #57 |
| 2007 | $2.4B | +$1.0M | #57 |
| 2006 | $2.4B | −$177.0M | #52 |
Analysis
Cuba's tourism receipts was $1.2B in 2020, a decline of −$1.5B from 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cuba's tourism receipts was $1.2B in 2020. Ranked 53rd globally. This represents a 56.4% decrease from the previous year.
Cuba's tourism receipts peaked at $3.3B in 2017.
The lowest tourism receipts in Cuba was $1.1B in 1995.
Cuba ranks 53rd globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cuba's tourism receipts was approximately 1.15 billion ($1.2B) in 2020.
The tourism receipts of Cuba in 2020 was $1.2B. This ranks 53rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cuba_tourism-receipts,
title = {Cuba Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cuba/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}