Eswatini Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Eswatini's tourism receipts was $7.3M in 2020, ranked 125th globally. This represents a 49.0% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2020.
Overview
Eswatini's tourism receipts stood at $7.3M in 2020, a decline of +$7.0M from 2019. Eswatini ranked 125th globally.
Tourism receipts in Eswatini have shown a pronounced decline since the early 2000s, falling from an all‑time peak of 77,300,003.05 in 2005 to a trough of 4,199,999.81 in 2013, before modestly recovering to 7,300,000.19 in 2020, ranking 125th globally. The 2020 figure remains well below the earliest recorded level of 54,000,000.00 in 1995 and is comparable to the Solomon Islands’ 7,000,000.00, yet considerably lower than peers such as Comoros (18,500,000.00) and Suriname (19,000,000.00). The steep drop after 2005 reflects reduced visitor spending and limited diversification of the tourism product, while the modest rebound by 2020 suggests incremental improvements in marketing and infrastructure. Continued investment in eco‑tourism and regional connectivity could accelerate growth, potentially restoring Eswatini’s receipts to pre‑2005 levels over the next decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $7.3M | −$7.0M | #125 |
| 2019 | $14.3M | −$2.1M | #139 |
| 2018 | $16.4M | +$3.2M | #159 |
| 2017 | $13.2M | +$0 | #164 |
| 2016 | $13.2M | −$1.0M | #168 |
| 2015 | $14.2M | −$1.4M | #167 |
| 2014 | $15.6M | +$11.4M | #165 |
| 2013 | $4.2M | −$24.9M | #162 |
| 2012 | $29.1M | +$19.0M | #156 |
| 2011 | $10.1M | −$41.3M | #161 |
| 2010 | $51.4M | +$11.3M | #148 |
| 2009 | $40.1M | +$13.8M | #149 |
| 2008 | $26.3M | −$5.9M | #156 |
| 2007 | $32.2M | −$42.9M | #152 |
| 2006 | $75.1M | −$2.2M | #137 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Eswatini matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Eswatini's tourism receipts was $7.3M in 2020. Ranked 125th globally. This represents a 49.0% decrease from the previous year.
Eswatini's tourism receipts peaked at $77.3M in 2005.
The lowest tourism receipts in Eswatini was $4.2M in 2013.
Eswatini ranks 125th globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Eswatini's tourism receipts was approximately 7.3 million ($7.3M) in 2020.
The tourism receipts of Eswatini in 2020 was $7.3M. This ranks 125th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_eswatini_tourism-receipts,
title = {Eswatini Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/eswatini/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}