Kenya Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Kenya's tourism receipts was $1.8B in 2019, ranked 79th globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from 2018. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2019.
Overview
Kenya's tourism receipts stood at $1.8B in 2019, a decline of +$22.0M from 2018. Kenya ranked 79th globally.
Kenya’s tourism receipts have more than doubled since the earliest record in 1995, rising from 785,000,000.00 to 1,762,000,000.00 in 2019, which placed the country 79th globally. The sector peaked in 2012 at 2,004,000,000.00, a level that still exceeds the 2019 figure, while the all‑time trough of 500,000,000.00 in 2000 underscores the volatility that followed the 1998–2000 security concerns and the 2002 post‑election unrest. Compared with peer Andorra, whose 2022 receipts reached 1,910,000,000.00, Kenya’s 2019 earnings remain modest, reflecting a larger population base but also greater dependence on wildlife‑focused tourism that is sensitive to conservation and health shocks. The modest decline from the 2012 high suggests that recent efforts to diversify attractions and improve infrastructure have yet to restore pre‑peak momentum, and sustained investment in marketing and climate‑resilient tourism could reverse the downward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $1.8B | −$22.0M | #79 |
| 2018 | $1.8B | +$220.0M | #83 |
| 2017 | $1.6B | +$92.0M | #84 |
| 2016 | $1.5B | −$124.0M | #82 |
| 2015 | $1.6B | −$149.0M | #81 |
| 2014 | $1.7B | −$84.0M | #76 |
| 2013 | $1.8B | −$175.0M | #74 |
| 2012 | $2.0B | +$160.0M | #67 |
| 2011 | $1.8B | +$224.0M | #66 |
| 2010 | $1.6B | +$496.0M | #69 |
| 2009 | $1.1B | −$274.0M | #73 |
| 2008 | $1.4B | −$116.0M | #68 |
| 2007 | $1.5B | +$333.0M | #68 |
| 2006 | $1.2B | +$212.0M | #69 |
| 2005 | $969.0M | +$170.0M | #71 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Kenya matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Kenya's tourism receipts was $1.8B in 2019. Ranked 79th globally. This represents a 1.2% decrease from the previous year.
Kenya's tourism receipts peaked at $2.0B in 2012.
The lowest tourism receipts in Kenya was $500.0M in 2000.
Kenya ranks 79th globally in tourism receipts as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Kenya's tourism receipts was approximately 1.76 billion ($1.8B) in 2019.
The tourism receipts of Kenya in 2019 was $1.8B. This ranks 79th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_kenya_tourism-receipts,
title = {Kenya Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/kenya/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}