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Qatar Tourism Receipts

International tourism receipts  ST.INT.RCPT.CD

$14.3B −$1.3B (-8.5%)
Year 2020 Rank #8 Global Peak $15.8B (2017) Source World Bank

Qatar Tourism Receipts (2011–2020)

Overview

Qatar's tourism receipts stood at $14.3B in 2020, a decline of +$1.3B from 2019. Qatar ranked 8th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tourism Receipts YoY change Rank
2020 $14.3B −$1.3B #8
2019 $15.6B +$408.0M #26
2018 $15.2B −$518.0M #28
2017 $15.8B +$3.2B #23
2016 $12.6B +$462.0M #26
2015 $12.1B +$1.6B #24
2014 $10.6B +$2.1B #26
2013 $8.5B +$1.2B #29
2012 $7.2B +$2.8B #33
2011 $4.5B #43

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +12.3% GDP growth 4.2% C/A balance 26.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Qatar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Qatar's tourism receipts?

Qatar's tourism receipts was $14.3B in 2020. Ranked 8th globally. This represents a 8.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tourism receipts in Qatar?

Qatar's tourism receipts peaked at $15.8B in 2017.

What was the lowest tourism receipts in Qatar?

The lowest tourism receipts in Qatar was $4.5B in 2011.

How does Qatar rank in tourism receipts?

Qatar ranks 8th globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.

What is the World Bank indicator code for tourism receipts?

The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is Qatar's tourism receipts in billion?

Qatar's tourism receipts was approximately 14.32 billion ($14.3B) in 2020.

What is the tourism receipts of Qatar in 2020?

The tourism receipts of Qatar in 2020 was $14.3B. This ranks 8th in the world.

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