Romania Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Romania's tourism receipts was $1.6B in 2020, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 62.0% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2020.
Overview
Romania's tourism receipts stood at $1.6B in 2020, a decline of +$2.6B from 2019. Romania ranked 46th globally.
Romania's tourism receipts have experienced significant growth over the past two and a half decades, with the indicator reaching an all-time peak of $4,240,000,000 in 2019. This growth was preceded by a period of recovery from the trough in 1999, when tourism receipts plummeted to $306,000,000. Since then, the country has steadily increased its share of global tourism receipts, with the latest value standing at $1,611,000,000 in 2020, ranking 46th globally. Comparatively, peer countries such as Argentina and Jordan have achieved higher tourism receipts, with Argentina reaching $1,702,000,000 in 2020 and Jordan reaching $1,745,000,000 in the same year. The rapid growth of tourism receipts in Romania suggests a strong potential for continued growth, particularly if the country can develop its infrastructure and promote its unique cultural and natural attractions to a wider audience. However, the COVID-19 pandemic may have disrupted this trend, and a sustained recovery will be necessary to maintain Romania's upward trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1.6B | −$2.6B | #46 |
| 2019 | $4.2B | +$361.0M | #52 |
| 2018 | $3.9B | +$326.0M | #58 |
| 2017 | $3.6B | +$1.1B | #60 |
| 2016 | $2.5B | +$245.0M | #68 |
| 2015 | $2.2B | −$159.0M | #70 |
| 2014 | $2.4B | +$81.0M | #64 |
| 2013 | $2.3B | +$403.0M | #67 |
| 2012 | $1.9B | −$112.0M | #68 |
| 2011 | $2.0B | +$385.0M | #64 |
| 2010 | $1.6B | −$57.0M | #68 |
| 2009 | $1.7B | −$938.0M | #65 |
| 2008 | $2.6B | +$553.0M | #56 |
| 2007 | $2.1B | +$398.0M | #62 |
| 2006 | $1.7B | +$351.0M | #62 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's tourism receipts was $1.6B in 2020. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 62.0% decrease from the previous year.
Romania's tourism receipts peaked at $4.2B in 2019.
The lowest tourism receipts in Romania was $306.0M in 1999.
Romania ranks 46th globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's tourism receipts was approximately 1.61 billion ($1.6B) in 2020.
The tourism receipts of Romania in 2020 was $1.6B. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_tourism-receipts,
title = {Romania Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}