Kazakhstan Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Kazakhstan's tourism receipts was $589.0M in 2020, ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 79.8% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2020.
Overview
Kazakhstan's tourism receipts stood at $589.0M in 2020, a decline of +$2.3B from 2019. Kazakhstan ranked 72nd globally.
Kazakhstan’s tourism receipts have fallen sharply from the all‑time peak of 2,922,000,000.00 recorded in 2019 to 589,000,000.00 in 2020, placing the country 72nd globally and representing a decline of roughly 80 percent within a single year. The 2020 figure remains only marginally above the all‑time trough of 155,000,000.00 in 1995, yet it exceeds the 2020 receipts of Belarus (542,000,000.00) and is comparable to Georgia’s 586,000,000.00, highlighting a relative resilience among its regional peers. The precipitous drop coincides with the global COVID‑19 pandemic, which severely restricted international travel and curtailed inbound tourism flows to Central Asia. Over the 26‑year series, the data reveal a long‑term upward trajectory that was abruptly interrupted, suggesting that a sustained recovery in visitor numbers and the diversification of tourism products will be essential for Kazakhstan to regain its pre‑pandemic receipt levels.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $589.0M | −$2.3B | #72 |
| 2019 | $2.9B | +$271.0M | #64 |
| 2018 | $2.7B | +$295.0M | #71 |
| 2017 | $2.4B | +$318.0M | #73 |
| 2016 | $2.0B | +$205.0M | #74 |
| 2015 | $1.8B | −$406.0M | #76 |
| 2014 | $2.2B | −$126.0M | #69 |
| 2013 | $2.4B | +$211.0M | #66 |
| 2012 | $2.2B | +$630.0M | #65 |
| 2011 | $1.5B | +$288.0M | #72 |
| 2010 | $1.2B | +$51.0M | #74 |
| 2009 | $1.2B | −$70.0M | #72 |
| 2008 | $1.3B | +$41.0M | #72 |
| 2007 | $1.2B | +$241.0M | #73 |
| 2006 | $973.0M | +$172.0M | #75 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kazakhstan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2010. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kazakhstan's tourism receipts was $589.0M in 2020. Ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 79.8% decrease from the previous year.
Kazakhstan's tourism receipts peaked at $2.9B in 2019.
The lowest tourism receipts in Kazakhstan was $155.0M in 1995.
Kazakhstan ranks 72nd globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kazakhstan's tourism receipts was approximately 589 million ($589.0M) in 2020.
The tourism receipts of Kazakhstan in 2020 was $589.0M. This ranks 72nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kazakhstan_tourism-receipts,
title = {Kazakhstan Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kazakhstan/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}