Iraq Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Iraq's tourism receipts was $955.0M in 2020, ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 73.4% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 2005–2020.
Overview
Iraq's tourism receipts stood at $955.0M in 2020, a decline of +$2.6B from 2019. Iraq ranked 62nd globally.
Iraq’s tourism receipts have risen sharply from a low of 170,000,000.00 in 2006, the all‑time trough, to a peak of 3,593,000,000.00 in 2019, before falling to 955,000,000.00 in 2020, placing the country 62nd globally. The post‑2006 recovery reflects gradual improvements in security and infrastructure, yet the COVID‑19 pandemic and lingering regional instability precipitated the 2020 decline, leaving receipts still well above the early‑2000s baseline but far short of the 2019 high. Compared with peers, Iraq’s 2020 figure is slightly below Peru’s 1,002,000,000.00 and Estonia’s 865,000,000.00, underscoring a modest position among mid‑rank tourism economies. Over the 16‑year series, the trajectory shows a pronounced upward swing interrupted by a recent shock; sustained political stability, diversification of cultural offerings, and targeted marketing could restore growth and move Iraq closer to its pre‑pandemic peak.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Iraq's tourism receipts was $955.0M in 2020. Ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 73.4% decrease from the previous year.
Iraq's tourism receipts peaked at $3.6B in 2019.
The lowest tourism receipts in Iraq was $170.0M in 2006.
Iraq ranks 62nd globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Iraq's tourism receipts was approximately 955 million ($955.0M) in 2020.
The tourism receipts of Iraq in 2020 was $955.0M. This ranks 62nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_iraq_tourism-receipts,
title = {Iraq Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/iraq/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}