Portugal Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Portugal's tourism receipts was $10.5B in 2020, ranked 15th globally. This represents a 57.2% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2020.
Overview
Portugal's tourism receipts stood at $10.5B in 2020, a decline of +$14.1B from 2019. Portugal ranked 15th globally.
Portugal's tourism receipts have experienced a significant upward trend over the past two and a half decades. At its all-time peak in 2019, the country's tourism industry generated 24,592 million US dollars, surpassing even that of peer nations such as the Netherlands, which ranked 14th globally in 2020 with receipts of 10,926,200,195.31 US dollars. Conversely, Portugal's tourism receipts plummeted to an all-time low of 5,415 million US dollars in 1997. The sector has since recovered and as of 2020, generated 10,522 million US dollars, ranking 15th globally. This substantial growth can be attributed to Portugal's rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and favorable business environment. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has likely disrupted this upward trend, and it remains to be seen how Portugal's tourism industry will recover and adapt to changing global travel patterns. A sustained economic recovery and effective vaccination efforts will be crucial in reversing the decline in tourism receipts and restoring Portugal's position as a top destination for international visitors.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $10.5B | −$14.1B | #15 |
| 2019 | $24.6B | +$226.0M | #17 |
| 2018 | $24.4B | +$2.8B | #15 |
| 2017 | $21.6B | +$4.2B | #17 |
| 2016 | $17.3B | +$1.3B | #21 |
| 2015 | $16.0B | −$1.6B | #22 |
| 2014 | $17.6B | +$1.5B | #19 |
| 2013 | $16.1B | +$1.5B | #19 |
| 2012 | $14.6B | −$333.0M | #19 |
| 2011 | $14.9B | +$1.9B | #17 |
| 2010 | $13.0B | +$627.0M | #19 |
| 2009 | $12.4B | −$1.7B | #19 |
| 2008 | $14.1B | +$1.1B | #15 |
| 2007 | $12.9B | +$2.5B | #15 |
| 2006 | $10.5B | +$1.4B | #17 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal 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
Portugal's tourism receipts was $10.5B in 2020. Ranked 15th globally. This represents a 57.2% decrease from the previous year.
Portugal's tourism receipts peaked at $24.6B in 2019.
The lowest tourism receipts in Portugal was $5.4B in 1997.
Portugal ranks 15th globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Portugal's tourism receipts was approximately 10.52 billion ($10.5B) in 2020.
The tourism receipts of Portugal in 2020 was $10.5B. This ranks 15th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_tourism-receipts,
title = {Portugal Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}