Thailand Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Thailand's tourism receipts was $15.4B in 2020, ranked 7th globally. This represents a 76.1% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2020.
Overview
Thailand's tourism receipts stood at $15.4B in 2020, a decline of +$49.0B from 2019. Thailand ranked 7th globally.
Thailand’s tourism receipts fell dramatically from the all‑time peak of 64,371,000,000.00 in 2019 to 15,360,000,000.00 in 2020, placing the country seventh globally despite a 26‑year series that began at 9,257,000,000.00 in 1995. The sharp contraction follows the all‑time trough of 7,954,000,000.00 recorded in 1998, illustrating the sector’s vulnerability to external shocks. By comparison, Austria recorded 15,362,000,000.00 in the same year, a near‑identical figure that underscores Thailand’s relative resilience in a pandemic‑impacted market. The post‑1998 recovery was steady, but the COVID‑19 pandemic erased much of the gains achieved after the late‑1990s low point. With vaccination programmes expanding and travel restrictions easing, future receipts are likely to climb, though the pace will depend on global health conditions and the country’s ability to attract high‑spending tourists.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $15.4B | −$49.0B | #7 |
| 2019 | $64.4B | +$3.0B | #4 |
| 2018 | $61.4B | +$4.3B | #4 |
| 2017 | $57.1B | +$8.6B | #4 |
| 2016 | $48.5B | +$3.6B | #5 |
| 2015 | $44.9B | +$6.4B | #5 |
| 2014 | $38.5B | −$3.3B | #8 |
| 2013 | $41.8B | +$7.2B | #7 |
| 2012 | $34.6B | +$3.6B | #7 |
| 2011 | $30.9B | +$7.1B | #8 |
| 2010 | $23.8B | +$4.0B | #8 |
| 2009 | $19.8B | −$2.7B | #8 |
| 2008 | $22.5B | +$1.9B | #7 |
| 2007 | $20.6B | +$4.0B | #8 |
| 2006 | $16.6B | +$4.5B | #9 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Thailand matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Thailand's tourism receipts was $15.4B in 2020. Ranked 7th globally. This represents a 76.1% decrease from the previous year.
Thailand's tourism receipts peaked at $64.4B in 2019.
The lowest tourism receipts in Thailand was $8.0B in 1998.
Thailand ranks 7th globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Thailand's tourism receipts was approximately 15.36 billion ($15.4B) in 2020.
The tourism receipts of Thailand in 2020 was $15.4B. This ranks 7th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_thailand_tourism-receipts,
title = {Thailand Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/thailand/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}