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France Tourism Receipts

International tourism receipts  ST.INT.RCPT.CD

$36.0B −$34.8B (-49.2%)
Year 2020 Rank #2 Global Peak $72.5B (2018) Source World Bank

France Tourism Receipts (1995–2020)

Overview

France's tourism receipts stood at $36.0B in 2020, a decline of +$34.8B from 2019. France ranked 2nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Tourism Receipts YoY change Rank
2020 $36.0B −$34.8B #2
2019 $70.8B −$1.7B #3
2018 $72.5B +$4.8B #3
2017 $67.7B +$4.2B #3
2016 $63.6B −$2.9B #3
2015 $66.4B −$961.0M #3
2014 $67.4B +$1.3B #3
2013 $66.1B +$2.1B #3
2012 $64.0B −$2.2B #3
2011 $66.1B +$10.0B #3
2010 $56.2B −$2.7B #3
2009 $58.9B −$9.1B #3
2008 $68.0B +$4.1B #3
2007 $63.9B +$9.3B #3
2006 $54.6B +$2.5B #3
Show all years (1995-2020)

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +13.5% GDP growth 2.0% C/A balance 0.6%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

France matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is France's tourism receipts?

France's tourism receipts was $36.0B in 2020. Ranked 2nd globally. This represents a 49.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tourism receipts in France?

France's tourism receipts peaked at $72.5B in 2018.

What was the lowest tourism receipts in France?

The lowest tourism receipts in France was $31.3B in 1995.

How does France rank in tourism receipts?

France ranks 2nd globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.

What is the World Bank indicator code for tourism receipts?

The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is France's tourism receipts in billion?

France's tourism receipts was approximately 35.96 billion ($36.0B) in 2020.

What is the tourism receipts of France in 2020?

The tourism receipts of France in 2020 was $36.0B. This ranks 2nd in the world.

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