Luxembourg Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Luxembourg's tourism receipts was $4.5B in 2020, ranked 26th globally. This represents a 21.1% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 2002–2020.
Overview
Luxembourg's tourism receipts stood at $4.5B in 2020, a decline of +$1.2B from 2019. Luxembourg ranked 26th globally.
Luxembourg’s tourism receipts rose from a low of 2,497,000,000.00 in 2002 to a peak of 6,182,000,000.00 in 2015, before falling to 4,454,000,000.00 in 2020, placing the country 26th globally. The post‑2008 recovery was strong, propelled by high‑value leisure and business travel, yet the COVID‑19 pandemic truncated growth, leaving receipts roughly 28 % below the 2015 high. Compared with peer nations of similar ranking, Luxembourg’s 2020 figure is slightly lower than Egypt’s 4,874,000,000.00 and Morocco’s 4,514,000,000.00 but above Hungary’s 4,224,000,000.00, reflecting its niche positioning in luxury and conference tourism. The 19‑year series suggests a resilient sector that rebounds after shocks, although future trajectories will depend on the pace of pandemic‑related restrictions easing, the competitiveness of its hospitality offering, and broader European travel trends.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $4.5B | −$1.2B | #26 |
| 2019 | $5.6B | +$3.0M | #46 |
| 2018 | $5.6B | +$170.0M | #50 |
| 2017 | $5.5B | −$134.0M | #49 |
| 2016 | $5.6B | −$576.0M | #46 |
| 2015 | $6.2B | +$149.0M | #44 |
| 2014 | $6.0B | +$404.0M | #42 |
| 2013 | $5.6B | +$234.0M | #43 |
| 2012 | $5.4B | +$37.0M | #44 |
| 2011 | $5.4B | +$839.0M | #42 |
| 2010 | $4.5B | −$27.0M | #42 |
| 2009 | $4.5B | −$372.0M | #39 |
| 2008 | $4.9B | +$567.0M | #41 |
| 2007 | $4.4B | +$532.0M | #43 |
| 2006 | $3.8B | +$49.0M | #43 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Luxembourg 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
Luxembourg's tourism receipts was $4.5B in 2020. Ranked 26th globally. This represents a 21.1% decrease from the previous year.
Luxembourg's tourism receipts peaked at $6.2B in 2015.
The lowest tourism receipts in Luxembourg was $2.5B in 2002.
Luxembourg ranks 26th globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Luxembourg's tourism receipts was approximately 4.45 billion ($4.5B) in 2020.
The tourism receipts of Luxembourg in 2020 was $4.5B. This ranks 26th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_luxembourg_tourism-receipts,
title = {Luxembourg Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/luxembourg/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}