Greece Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Greece's tourism receipts was $6.2B in 2020, ranked 20th globally. This represents a 73.1% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2020.
Overview
Greece's tourism receipts stood at $6.2B in 2020, a decline of +$16.8B from 2019. Greece ranked 20th globally.
Greece’s tourism receipts have risen dramatically since the mid‑1990s, climbing from a low of 3,759,000,000.00 in 1996 to an all‑time peak of 23,003,000,000.00 in 2019, before contracting to 6,193,000,000.00 in 2020 – the twentieth‑largest total worldwide that year. The sharp post‑peak decline reflects the COVID‑19 pandemic’s impact on international travel, yet the long‑run trajectory remains upward, as the 1995 baseline of 4,182,000,000.00 demonstrates. Compared with peers, Greece’s 2020 receipts slightly exceeded Saudi Arabia’s 5,960,000,000.00 but fell short of Belgium’s 7,447,000,000.00, underscoring the country’s resilience but also its vulnerability to global shocks. Assuming the relaxation of travel restrictions and continued investment in tourism infrastructure, Greece is likely to resume growth and approach pre‑pandemic levels, potentially narrowing the gap with higher‑ranking European counterparts.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $6.2B | −$16.8B | #20 |
| 2019 | $23.0B | +$1.4B | #19 |
| 2018 | $21.6B | +$2.5B | #20 |
| 2017 | $19.1B | +$2.3B | #21 |
| 2016 | $16.8B | −$736.0M | #22 |
| 2015 | $17.5B | −$1.9B | #20 |
| 2014 | $19.5B | +$2.1B | #16 |
| 2013 | $17.4B | +$2.8B | #17 |
| 2012 | $14.7B | −$1.6B | #18 |
| 2011 | $16.3B | +$2.4B | #16 |
| 2010 | $13.9B | −$2.2B | #16 |
| 2009 | $16.0B | −$1.6B | #11 |
| 2008 | $17.6B | +$1.9B | #12 |
| 2007 | $15.7B | +$1.2B | #12 |
| 2006 | $14.5B | +$1.0B | #11 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Greece matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 1996. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Greece's tourism receipts was $6.2B in 2020. Ranked 20th globally. This represents a 73.1% decrease from the previous year.
Greece's tourism receipts peaked at $23.0B in 2019.
The lowest tourism receipts in Greece was $3.8B in 1996.
Greece ranks 20th globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Greece's tourism receipts was approximately 6.19 billion ($6.2B) in 2020.
The tourism receipts of Greece in 2020 was $6.2B. This ranks 20th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_greece_tourism-receipts,
title = {Greece Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/greece/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}