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Ireland Tourism Receipts

International tourism receipts  ST.INT.RCPT.CD

$4.2B −$10.6B (-71.9%)
Year 2020 Rank #28 Global Peak $15.3B (2018) Source World Bank

Ireland Tourism Receipts (1995–2020)

Overview

Ireland's tourism receipts stood at $4.2B in 2020, a decline of +$10.6B from 2019. Ireland ranked 28th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tourism Receipts YoY change Rank
2020 $4.2B −$10.6B #28
2019 $14.8B −$468.0M #27
2018 $15.3B +$982.0M #27
2017 $14.3B +$1.6B #27
2016 $12.6B +$1.2B #25
2015 $11.5B +$375.0M #26
2014 $11.1B +$936.0M #25
2013 $10.2B +$910.0M #26
2012 $9.3B −$277.0M #27
2011 $9.5B +$1.3B #24
2010 $8.2B −$280.0M #27
2009 $8.5B −$1.5B #26
2008 $10.0B +$712.0M #25
2007 $9.3B +$1.6B #26
2006 $7.7B +$889.0M #27
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 +77.5% GDP growth 16.3% C/A balance 12.3%
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

Ireland matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. 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 Ireland's tourism receipts?

Ireland's tourism receipts was $4.2B in 2020. Ranked 28th globally. This represents a 71.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tourism receipts in Ireland?

Ireland's tourism receipts peaked at $15.3B in 2018.

What was the lowest tourism receipts in Ireland?

The lowest tourism receipts in Ireland was $2.7B in 1995.

How does Ireland rank in tourism receipts?

Ireland ranks 28th 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 Ireland's tourism receipts in billion?

Ireland's tourism receipts was approximately 4.16 billion ($4.2B) in 2020.

What is the tourism receipts of Ireland in 2020?

The tourism receipts of Ireland in 2020 was $4.2B. This ranks 28th in the world.

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