Fiji Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Fiji's tourism receipts was $236.0M in 2020, ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 82.5% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2020.
Overview
Fiji's tourism receipts stood at $236.0M in 2020, a decline of +$1.1B from 2019. Fiji ranked 92nd globally.
Fiji’s tourism receipts fell to US$236,000,000.00 in 2020, placing the island nation 92nd in the world and slightly below peers such as Nepal (US$238,000,000.00) and the Seychelles (US$228,000,000.00). This 2020 figure represents the all‑time trough after a dramatic rise to a peak of US$1,370,000,000.00 in 2018, when the sector benefitted from robust visitor growth and expanded cruise‑ship capacity. The decline coincides with the global COVID‑19 pandemic, which sharply curtailed international travel and imposed strict border closures throughout the Pacific region. Over the 26‑year series, Fiji’s tourism earnings have shown high volatility, swinging from a pre‑pandemic high of more than five times the 2020 level to a low that is still comparable with other small‑state economies. Recovery will depend on the speed of vaccine‑driven reopenings, the restoration of airline routes, and the sector’s ability to diversify its product mix, factors that could gradually lift receipts toward previous peaks.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $236.0M | −$1.1B | #92 |
| 2019 | $1.3B | −$25.0M | #86 |
| 2018 | $1.4B | +$127.0M | #86 |
| 2017 | $1.2B | +$94.0M | #85 |
| 2016 | $1.1B | +$55.0M | #87 |
| 2015 | $1.1B | +$3.0M | #88 |
| 2014 | $1.1B | +$125.0M | #88 |
| 2013 | $966.0M | −$23.0M | #89 |
| 2012 | $989.0M | +$34.0M | #86 |
| 2011 | $955.0M | +$130.0M | #85 |
| 2010 | $825.0M | +$137.0M | #82 |
| 2009 | $688.0M | −$264.0M | #85 |
| 2008 | $952.0M | +$230.0M | #82 |
| 2007 | $722.0M | +$38.0M | #89 |
| 2006 | $684.0M | −$38.0M | #85 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Fiji matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Fiji's tourism receipts was $236.0M in 2020. Ranked 92nd globally. This represents a 82.5% decrease from the previous year.
Fiji's tourism receipts peaked at $1.4B in 2018.
The lowest tourism receipts in Fiji was $236.0M in 2020.
Fiji ranks 92nd globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Fiji's tourism receipts was approximately 236 million ($236.0M) in 2020.
The tourism receipts of Fiji in 2020 was $236.0M. This ranks 92nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_fiji_tourism-receipts,
title = {Fiji Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/fiji/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}