Mexico Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Mexico's tourism receipts was $11.4B in 2020, ranked 12th globally. This represents a 55.7% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2020.
Overview
Mexico's tourism receipts stood at $11.4B in 2020, a decline of +$14.4B from 2019. Mexico ranked 12th globally.
Mexico’s tourism receipts have risen from an all‑time trough of 6,847,000,000.00 in 1995 to a pre‑pandemic peak of 25,847,000,000.00 in 2019, reflecting a near‑fourfold expansion over 24 years. The COVID‑19 shock reduced earnings to 11,449,000,000.00 in 2020, placing Mexico twelfth globally and slightly ahead of peers such as Korea (11,776,000,000.00) and Japan (11,395,000,000.00). The long‑term upward trajectory was driven by diversified attractions, increased air connectivity and a growing middle‑class in source markets, while the 2020 dip underscores the sector’s vulnerability to external health crises. Over the 26‑year coverage period, average annual growth has been robust, but the post‑2020 recovery will depend on the pace of vaccine rollout, the relaxation of travel restrictions and the resilience of domestic demand. Assuming steady reopening and sustained marketing, tourism receipts are likely to resume their upward trend toward pre‑pandemic levels.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $11.4B | −$14.4B | #12 |
| 2019 | $25.8B | +$2.0B | #15 |
| 2018 | $23.8B | +$1.3B | #17 |
| 2017 | $22.5B | +$1.8B | #14 |
| 2016 | $20.6B | +$1.9B | #16 |
| 2015 | $18.7B | +$2.1B | #17 |
| 2014 | $16.6B | +$2.3B | #20 |
| 2013 | $14.3B | +$991.0M | #21 |
| 2012 | $13.3B | +$862.0M | #21 |
| 2011 | $12.5B | −$170.0M | #20 |
| 2010 | $12.6B | +$86.0M | #21 |
| 2009 | $12.5B | −$2.2B | #16 |
| 2008 | $14.7B | +$671.0M | #14 |
| 2007 | $14.1B | +$726.0M | #14 |
| 2006 | $13.3B | +$528.0M | #12 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mexico matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mexico's tourism receipts was $11.4B in 2020. Ranked 12th globally. This represents a 55.7% decrease from the previous year.
Mexico's tourism receipts peaked at $25.8B in 2019.
The lowest tourism receipts in Mexico was $6.8B in 1995.
Mexico ranks 12th globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mexico's tourism receipts was approximately 11.45 billion ($11.4B) in 2020.
The tourism receipts of Mexico in 2020 was $11.4B. This ranks 12th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mexico_tourism-receipts,
title = {Mexico Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mexico/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}