Myanmar Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Myanmar's tourism receipts was $2.5B in 2019, ranked 69th globally. This represents a 49.8% increase from 2018. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2019.
Overview
Myanmar's tourism receipts stood at $2.5B in 2019, a rise of +$831.0M from 2018. Myanmar ranked 69th globally.
Myanmar’s tourism receipts rose from a low of 59,000,000.00 in 2006 to a high of 2,501,000,000.00 in 2019, the year in which the country recorded its all‑time peak and ranked 69th globally. Over the 25‑year series the sector expanded by more than 4,100 percent, reflecting a gradual liberalisation of the travel market and increased international visibility after the political reforms of the early 2010s. The 2019 figure is comparable to the receipts of Ukraine (2,595,000,000.00) and Albania (2,458,000,000.00), underscoring Myanmar’s emergence as a mid‑range tourism destination in the global hierarchy. Despite the rapid growth, the sector remains vulnerable to political instability and external shocks, which could reverse the upward trajectory. Continued improvement in governance, infrastructure investment and targeted marketing are likely to sustain the positive trend, while any reversal in domestic stability could quickly erode the gains achieved since the 2006 trough.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $2.5B | +$831.0M | #69 |
| 2018 | $1.7B | −$318.0M | #84 |
| 2017 | $2.0B | −$301.0M | #80 |
| 2016 | $2.3B | +$90.0M | #72 |
| 2015 | $2.2B | +$512.0M | #71 |
| 2014 | $1.7B | +$723.0M | #78 |
| 2013 | $964.0M | +$414.0M | #90 |
| 2012 | $550.0M | +$216.0M | #104 |
| 2011 | $334.0M | +$243.0M | #118 |
| 2010 | $91.0M | +$16.0M | #140 |
| 2009 | $75.0M | −$5.0M | #142 |
| 2008 | $80.0M | −$17.0M | #142 |
| 2007 | $97.0M | +$38.0M | #140 |
| 2006 | $59.0M | −$24.0M | #142 |
| 2005 | $83.0M | −$14.0M | #134 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Myanmar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2009. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Myanmar's tourism receipts was $2.5B in 2019. Ranked 69th globally. This represents a 49.8% increase from the previous year.
Myanmar's tourism receipts peaked at $2.5B in 2019.
The lowest tourism receipts in Myanmar was $59.0M in 2006.
Myanmar ranks 69th globally in tourism receipts as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Myanmar's tourism receipts was approximately 2.5 billion ($2.5B) in 2019.
The tourism receipts of Myanmar in 2019 was $2.5B. This ranks 69th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_myanmar_tourism-receipts,
title = {Myanmar Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/myanmar/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}