Nigeria Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Nigeria's tourism receipts was $321.0M in 2020, ranked 84th globally. This represents a 78.2% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2020.
Overview
Nigeria's tourism receipts stood at $321.0M in 2020, a decline of +$1.2B from 2019. Nigeria ranked 84th globally.
Nigeria’s tourism receipts have risen sharply from a low of 47,000,000.00 in 1995 to a peak of 2,615,000,000.00 in 2017, reflecting a more than fifty‑fold increase over the 26‑year series. By 2020 the inflow had fallen to 321,000,000.00, placing the country 84th globally and comparable with peers such as Azerbaijan, which recorded 340,000,000.00 in the same year. The post‑peak decline coincides with the COVID‑19 pandemic, which disrupted international travel and reduced visitor spending across the continent. Despite the contraction, the 2020 figure remains substantially higher than the 1995 trough, indicating that the sector retains a larger base than in the mid‑1990s. Continued investment in infrastructure, diversification of tourism products, and a rapid recovery in global mobility could restore growth and push receipts back toward pre‑pandemic levels.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $321.0M | −$1.2B | #84 |
| 2019 | $1.5B | −$506.0M | #84 |
| 2018 | $2.0B | −$638.0M | #81 |
| 2017 | $2.6B | +$1.5B | #72 |
| 2016 | $1.1B | +$627.0M | #89 |
| 2015 | $461.0M | −$144.0M | #119 |
| 2014 | $605.0M | −$11.0M | #110 |
| 2013 | $616.0M | −$22.0M | #104 |
| 2012 | $638.0M | −$50.0M | #101 |
| 2011 | $688.0M | −$48.0M | #96 |
| 2010 | $736.0M | −$55.0M | #88 |
| 2009 | $791.0M | −$167.0M | #82 |
| 2008 | $958.0M | +$621.0M | #81 |
| 2007 | $337.0M | +$128.0M | #113 |
| 2006 | $209.0M | +$70.0M | #114 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nigeria matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nigeria's tourism receipts was $321.0M in 2020. Ranked 84th globally. This represents a 78.2% decrease from the previous year.
Nigeria's tourism receipts peaked at $2.6B in 2017.
The lowest tourism receipts in Nigeria was $47.0M in 1995.
Nigeria ranks 84th globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Nigeria's tourism receipts was approximately 321 million ($321.0M) in 2020.
The tourism receipts of Nigeria in 2020 was $321.0M. This ranks 84th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nigeria_tourism-receipts,
title = {Nigeria Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nigeria/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}