Gabon Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Gabon's tourism receipts was $28.7M in 2015, ranked 164th globally. This represents a 34.0% decrease from 2014. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2015.
Overview
Gabon's tourism receipts stood at $28.7M in 2015, a decline of +$14.8M from 2014. Gabon ranked 164th globally.
Gabon's tourism receipts have fallen sharply from an early‑period high of 94,000,000.00 in 1995 to an all‑time peak of 143,000,000.00 in 1999, before slipping to a trough of 13,000,000.00 in 2005, and reaching only 28,700,000.76 in the latest 2015 observation, ranking 164th globally. The decline reflects a combination of limited infrastructure, political uncertainty and competition from neighboring destinations. By comparison, Djibouti recorded 30,900,000.00 in the same year, while Guinea posted 27,000,000.00, indicating that Gabon’s recent performance remains modest relative to peers with similar rankings. The 20‑year coverage shows a volatile trajectory, with the 1999 peak coinciding with a brief surge in ecotourism interest that was not sustained. Continued investment in coastal and rainforest attractions, coupled with improved safety perceptions, could reverse the downward trend and lift Gabon’s receipts toward the levels of its regional counterparts.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $28.7M | −$14.8M | #164 |
| 2014 | $43.5M | −$17.7M | #157 |
| 2013 | $61.2M | +$21.7M | #150 |
| 2012 | $39.5M | +$14.1M | #153 |
| 2011 | $25.4M | −$63.6M | #154 |
| 2010 | $89.0M | +$62.8M | #142 |
| 2009 | $26.2M | −$299,999 | #152 |
| 2008 | $26.5M | +$500,000 | #155 |
| 2007 | $26.0M | +$13.0M | #155 |
| 2005 | $13.0M | −$61.0M | #156 |
| 2004 | $74.0M | −$10.0M | #138 |
| 2003 | $84.0M | +$7.0M | #124 |
| 2002 | $77.0M | +$31.0M | #122 |
| 2001 | $46.0M | −$53.0M | #130 |
| 2000 | $99.0M | −$44.0M | #107 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Gabon matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Gabon's tourism receipts was $28.7M in 2015. Ranked 164th globally. This represents a 34.0% decrease from the previous year.
Gabon's tourism receipts peaked at $143.0M in 1999.
The lowest tourism receipts in Gabon was $13.0M in 2005.
Gabon ranks 164th globally in tourism receipts as of 2015.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Gabon's tourism receipts was approximately 28.7 million ($28.7M) in 2015.
The tourism receipts of Gabon in 2015 was $28.7M. This ranks 164th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_gabon_tourism-receipts,
title = {Gabon Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/gabon/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}