Jamaica Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Jamaica's tourism receipts was $2.1B in 2011, ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from 2010. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2011.
Overview
Jamaica's tourism receipts stood at $2.1B in 2011, a decline of +$35.0M from 2010. Jamaica ranked 63rd globally.
Jamaica’s tourism receipts rose from the all‑time trough of 1,199,000,000.00 in 1995 to a peak of 2,222,000,000.00 in 2008, reflecting the expansion of its resort sector and aggressive marketing of Caribbean destinations during the early 2000s. By 2011 the country recorded receipts of 2,060,000,000.00, ranking 63rd globally and placing it just below peers such as the Bahamas (2,157,000,000.00) and Romania (2,016,000,000.00). The 2008 high coincided with a period of strong demand from North American and European travelers, while the post‑peak decline to 2011 suggests vulnerability to external shocks, including the global financial crisis and fluctuations in airline capacity. Over the 17‑year series, the trajectory shows a gradual upward trend tempered by cyclical downturns. Continued diversification of source markets and investment in sustainable tourism infrastructure could sustain growth and help Jamaica regain its 2008 peak level in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $2.1B | −$35.0M | #63 |
| 2010 | $2.1B | +$25.0M | #63 |
| 2009 | $2.1B | −$152.0M | #61 |
| 2008 | $2.2B | +$80.0M | #60 |
| 2007 | $2.1B | +$48.0M | #61 |
| 2006 | $2.1B | +$311.0M | #55 |
| 2005 | $1.8B | +$50.0M | #58 |
| 2004 | $1.7B | +$112.0M | #55 |
| 2003 | $1.6B | +$139.0M | #53 |
| 2002 | $1.5B | −$12.0M | #51 |
| 2001 | $1.5B | −$83.0M | #47 |
| 2000 | $1.6B | +$91.0M | #46 |
| 1999 | $1.5B | +$106.0M | #44 |
| 1998 | $1.4B | +$90.0M | #41 |
| 1997 | $1.3B | +$72.0M | #43 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Jamaica matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Jamaica's tourism receipts was $2.1B in 2011. Ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 1.7% decrease from the previous year.
Jamaica's tourism receipts peaked at $2.2B in 2008.
The lowest tourism receipts in Jamaica was $1.2B in 1995.
Jamaica ranks 63rd globally in tourism receipts as of 2011.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Jamaica's tourism receipts was approximately 2.06 billion ($2.1B) in 2011.
The tourism receipts of Jamaica in 2011 was $2.1B. This ranks 63rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_jamaica_tourism-receipts,
title = {Jamaica Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/jamaica/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}