Pakistan Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Pakistan's tourism receipts was $765.0M in 2020, ranked 64th globally. This represents a 22.9% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2020.
Overview
Pakistan's tourism receipts stood at $765.0M in 2020, a decline of +$227.0M from 2019. Pakistan ranked 64th globally.
Pakistan's tourism receipts have demonstrated a mixed performance over the 26-year period from 1995 to 2020. The sector has shown resilience, with a peak of $1,127,000,000 in 2011 and a trough of $492,000,000 in 1999. The country's tourism industry has consistently ranked among the top 65 globally, with the latest figure of $765,000,000 in 2020. Compared to Estonia, which ranked 42nd globally with $865,000,000 in 2020, Pakistan's performance is relatively lower. The decline from the peak in 2011 to the latest figure in 2020 suggests a downward trend. However, El Salvador's tourism receipts, which were $755,000,000 in 2020 and ranked 62nd globally, indicate that Pakistan still has potential for growth. A significant increase in infrastructure development and targeted marketing efforts could potentially alter the trajectory of Pakistan's tourism industry and improve its global ranking.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $765.0M | −$227.0M | #64 |
| 2019 | $992.0M | +$147.0M | #94 |
| 2018 | $845.0M | −$20.0M | #103 |
| 2017 | $865.0M | +$75.0M | #99 |
| 2016 | $790.0M | −$125.0M | #102 |
| 2015 | $915.0M | −$56.0M | #96 |
| 2014 | $971.0M | +$33.0M | #92 |
| 2013 | $938.0M | −$76.0M | #92 |
| 2012 | $1.0B | −$113.0M | #84 |
| 2011 | $1.1B | +$129.0M | #79 |
| 2010 | $998.0M | +$48.0M | #80 |
| 2009 | $950.0M | −$36.0M | #79 |
| 2008 | $986.0M | +$74.0M | #79 |
| 2007 | $912.0M | −$7.0M | #82 |
| 2006 | $919.0M | +$91.0M | #78 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Pakistan 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
Pakistan's tourism receipts was $765.0M in 2020. Ranked 64th globally. This represents a 22.9% decrease from the previous year.
Pakistan's tourism receipts peaked at $1.1B in 2011.
The lowest tourism receipts in Pakistan was $492.0M in 1999.
Pakistan ranks 64th globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Pakistan's tourism receipts was approximately 765 million ($765.0M) in 2020.
The tourism receipts of Pakistan in 2020 was $765.0M. This ranks 64th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_pakistan_tourism-receipts,
title = {Pakistan Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/pakistan/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}