Malawi Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Malawi's tourism receipts was $35.0M in 2020, ranked 120th globally. This represents a 43.5% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2020.
Overview
Malawi's tourism receipts stood at $35.0M in 2020, a decline of +$27.0M from 2019. Malawi ranked 120th globally.
Malawi’s tourism receipts have risen from the all‑time trough of 22,000,000.00 in 1995 to a modest 35,000,000.00 in 2020, placing the country at rank 120 globally and marking a 59 percent increase over the 26‑year series. The sector’s high point occurred in 2004 when receipts peaked at 75,000,000.00, more than double the 2020 level, before a sustained decline that mirrors the downturn in regional travel during the late 2000s and the COVID‑19 pandemic. Compared with peer economies, Malawi’s 2020 receipts exceed Angola’s 19,000,000.00 but fall short of Tonga’s 47,700,000.76 and Mongolia’s 49,000,000.00, highlighting a middle‑of‑the‑road performance among similarly ranked nations. Continued investment in infrastructure, diversification of tourism products and the easing of pandemic‑related restrictions could reverse the post‑peak slide and restore growth toward the early‑2000s benchmark.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $35.0M | −$27.0M | #120 |
| 2019 | $62.0M | +$7.0M | #136 |
| 2018 | $55.0M | +$20.0M | #153 |
| 2017 | $35.0M | +$5.0M | #155 |
| 2016 | $30.0M | −$9.0M | #164 |
| 2015 | $39.0M | +$3.0M | #160 |
| 2014 | $36.0M | +$3.0M | #160 |
| 2013 | $33.0M | −$2.0M | #155 |
| 2012 | $35.0M | −$1.0M | #155 |
| 2011 | $36.0M | −$9.0M | #152 |
| 2010 | $45.0M | −$1.0M | #150 |
| 2009 | $46.0M | +$3.0M | #148 |
| 2008 | $43.0M | +$0 | #149 |
| 2007 | $43.0M | −$2.0M | #149 |
| 2006 | $45.0M | −$3.0M | #144 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malawi matched the Currency Crisis Pattern pattern in 2016. Historically, 27% of countries showing this pattern (35 out of 128) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Malawi's tourism receipts was $35.0M in 2020. Ranked 120th globally. This represents a 43.5% decrease from the previous year.
Malawi's tourism receipts peaked at $75.0M in 2004.
The lowest tourism receipts in Malawi was $22.0M in 1995.
Malawi ranks 120th globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malawi's tourism receipts was approximately 35 million ($35.0M) in 2020.
The tourism receipts of Malawi in 2020 was $35.0M. This ranks 120th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malawi_tourism-receipts,
title = {Malawi Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malawi/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}