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Iraq Tourism Receipts

International tourism receipts  ST.INT.RCPT.CD

$955.0M −$2.6B (-73.4%)
Year 2020 Rank #62 Global Peak $3.6B (2019) Source World Bank

Iraq Tourism Receipts (2005–2020)

Overview

Iraq's tourism receipts stood at $955.0M in 2020, a decline of +$2.6B from 2019. Iraq ranked 62nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Tourism Receipts YoY change Rank
2020 $955.0M −$2.6B #62
2019 $3.6B +$1.6B #56
2018 $2.0B −$973.0M #80
2017 $3.0B −$161.0M #67
2016 $3.1B +$287.0M #60
2015 $2.8B +$895.0M #59
2014 $1.9B +$256.0M #73
2013 $1.7B +$42.0M #75
2012 $1.6B +$83.0M #74
2011 $1.6B −$179.0M #71
2010 $1.7B +$304.0M #65
2009 $1.4B +$565.0M #68
2008 $867.0M +$312.0M #85
2007 $555.0M +$385.0M #95
2006 $170.0M −$16.0M #119
Show all years (2005-2020)

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 +51.0% GDP growth 8.0% C/A balance 20.2%
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

Iraq matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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 Iraq's tourism receipts?

Iraq's tourism receipts was $955.0M in 2020. Ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 73.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tourism receipts in Iraq?

Iraq's tourism receipts peaked at $3.6B in 2019.

What was the lowest tourism receipts in Iraq?

The lowest tourism receipts in Iraq was $170.0M in 2006.

How does Iraq rank in tourism receipts?

Iraq ranks 62nd 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 Iraq's tourism receipts in million?

Iraq's tourism receipts was approximately 955 million ($955.0M) in 2020.

What is the tourism receipts of Iraq in 2020?

The tourism receipts of Iraq in 2020 was $955.0M. This ranks 62nd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_iraq_tourism-receipts, title = {Iraq Tourism Receipts}, url = {https://historysaid.com/iraq/tourism-receipts}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }