Ireland Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Ireland's tourism receipts was $4.2B in 2020, ranked 28th globally. This represents a 71.9% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2020.
Overview
Ireland's tourism receipts stood at $4.2B in 2020, a decline of +$10.6B from 2019. Ireland ranked 28th globally.
Ireland's tourism receipts have experienced a significant increase over the past quarter century, with the all-time peak of $15.28 billion reached in 2018. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on the sector, with tourism receipts declining to $4.16 billion in 2020, ranking the country 28th globally. This represents a return to levels seen in the mid-2000s, before the tourism industry began to experience rapid growth. Hungary, a peer country, also experienced a decline in tourism receipts during the pandemic, indicating that Ireland is not alone in facing this challenge. The 2020 figure is still significantly lower than the all-time peak, suggesting that the sector has not yet recovered to its pre-pandemic levels. A sustained increase in international travel, particularly from the United States and the UK, could help to drive a recovery in Ireland's tourism sector and potentially surpass the 2018 peak.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Ireland's tourism receipts was $4.2B in 2020. Ranked 28th globally. This represents a 71.9% decrease from the previous year.
Ireland's tourism receipts peaked at $15.3B in 2018.
The lowest tourism receipts in Ireland was $2.7B in 1995.
Ireland ranks 28th globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ireland's tourism receipts was approximately 4.16 billion ($4.2B) in 2020.
The tourism receipts of Ireland in 2020 was $4.2B. This ranks 28th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ireland_tourism-receipts,
title = {Ireland Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ireland/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}