Nepal Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Nepal's tourism receipts was $238.0M in 2020, ranked 91st globally. This represents a 70.3% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2020.
Overview
Nepal's tourism receipts stood at $238.0M in 2020, a decline of +$563.0M from 2019. Nepal ranked 91st globally.
Tourism receipts in Nepal have shown a marked rise since the early 2000s, climbing from the all‑time trough of 134,000,000.00 in 2002 to a peak of 801,000,000.00 in 2019, before contracting to 238,000,000.00 in 2020 – a figure that placed the country 91st globally. The 2020 level is comparable to the receipts of peer destinations such as Fiji (236,000,000.00) and slightly below those of Sint Maarten (Dutch part) and Bolivia (both 243,000,000.00). Over the 26‑year coverage period, the trajectory reflects the impact of external shocks, notably the COVID‑19 pandemic, which erased much of the growth achieved after the 2019 high. Recovery will depend on the speed of reopening borders, the resilience of infrastructure, and the ability to attract higher‑spending tourists, suggesting that future receipts could rebound if these conditions improve.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $238.0M | −$563.0M | #91 |
| 2019 | $801.0M | +$61.0M | #99 |
| 2018 | $740.0M | +$28.0M | #105 |
| 2017 | $712.0M | +$214.0M | #105 |
| 2016 | $498.0M | −$11.0M | #116 |
| 2015 | $509.0M | −$2.0M | #114 |
| 2014 | $511.0M | +$51.0M | #115 |
| 2013 | $460.0M | +$81.0M | #116 |
| 2012 | $379.0M | −$36.0M | #117 |
| 2011 | $415.0M | +$37.0M | #113 |
| 2010 | $378.0M | −$61.0M | #111 |
| 2009 | $439.0M | +$86.0M | #103 |
| 2008 | $353.0M | +$119.0M | #112 |
| 2007 | $234.0M | +$77.0M | #121 |
| 2006 | $157.0M | −$3.0M | #121 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nepal matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nepal's tourism receipts was $238.0M in 2020. Ranked 91st globally. This represents a 70.3% decrease from the previous year.
Nepal's tourism receipts peaked at $801.0M in 2019.
The lowest tourism receipts in Nepal was $134.0M in 2002.
Nepal ranks 91st globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nepal's tourism receipts was approximately 238 million ($238.0M) in 2020.
The tourism receipts of Nepal in 2020 was $238.0M. This ranks 91st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nepal_tourism-receipts,
title = {Nepal Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nepal/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}