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South Africa Tourism Receipts

International tourism receipts  ST.INT.RCPT.CD

$2.7B −$6.3B (-70.0%)
Year 2020 Rank #36 Global Peak $11.2B (2012) Source World Bank

South Africa Tourism Receipts (1995–2020)

Overview

South Africa's tourism receipts stood at $2.7B in 2020, a decline of +$6.3B from 2019. South Africa ranked 36th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tourism Receipts YoY change Rank
2020 $2.7B −$6.3B #36
2019 $9.1B −$725.0M #35
2018 $9.8B +$83.0M #34
2017 $9.7B +$899.0M #31
2016 $8.8B −$333.0M #31
2015 $9.1B −$1.3B #30
2014 $10.5B +$16.0M #27
2013 $10.5B −$734.0M #24
2012 $11.2B +$496.0M #23
2011 $10.7B +$397.0M #22
2010 $10.3B +$1.6B #23
2009 $8.7B −$494.0M #25
2008 $9.2B −$1.0B #27
2007 $10.2B +$1.0B #24
2006 $9.2B +$582.0M #20
Show all years (1995-2020)

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 +14.4% GDP growth 3.2% C/A balance 0.0%
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

South Africa matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. 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 South Africa's tourism receipts?

South Africa's tourism receipts was $2.7B in 2020. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 70.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tourism receipts in South Africa?

South Africa's tourism receipts peaked at $11.2B in 2012.

What was the lowest tourism receipts in South Africa?

The lowest tourism receipts in South Africa was $2.7B in 1995.

How does South Africa rank in tourism receipts?

South Africa ranks 36th 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 South Africa's tourism receipts in billion?

South Africa's tourism receipts was approximately 2.72 billion ($2.7B) in 2020.

What is the tourism receipts of South Africa in 2020?

The tourism receipts of South Africa in 2020 was $2.7B. This ranks 36th in the world.

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