Ukraine Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Ukraine's tourism receipts was $687.0M in 2020, ranked 68th globally. This represents a 73.5% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–2020.
Overview
Ukraine's tourism receipts stood at $687.0M in 2020, a decline of +$1.9B from 2019. Ukraine ranked 68th globally.
Ukraine’s tourism receipts have risen from an all‑time trough of 448,000,000.00 in 1996 to a modest 687,000,000.00 in 2020, placing the country 68th globally and just above the Virgin Islands (US) at 686,000,000.00 and slightly below Oman’s 669,000,000.00. The sector’s most dramatic expansion occurred in the pre‑crisis period, when receipts peaked at 6,722,000,000.00 in 2008, reflecting a boom in inbound travel and investment before the global financial downturn. The subsequent decline and the relatively flat performance through 2020 suggest that Ukraine has not recaptured its pre‑2008 momentum, despite a gradual post‑trough recovery. Structural constraints, regional instability and competition from peer destinations such as Ecuador, which recorded 705,000,000.00, have limited growth. Continued improvement in infrastructure, visa facilitation and targeted marketing could reignite the upward trajectory and help the country approach its historical peak in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $687.0M | −$1.9B | #68 |
| 2019 | $2.6B | +$326.0M | #68 |
| 2018 | $2.3B | +$250.0M | #77 |
| 2017 | $2.0B | +$296.0M | #77 |
| 2016 | $1.7B | +$61.0M | #80 |
| 2015 | $1.7B | −$602.0M | #78 |
| 2014 | $2.3B | −$3.7B | #68 |
| 2013 | $5.9B | −$57.0M | #41 |
| 2012 | $6.0B | +$582.0M | #41 |
| 2011 | $5.4B | +$710.0M | #41 |
| 2010 | $4.7B | +$347.0M | #41 |
| 2009 | $4.3B | −$2.4B | #41 |
| 2008 | $6.7B | +$1.4B | #34 |
| 2007 | $5.3B | +$1.3B | #40 |
| 2006 | $4.0B | +$476.0M | #40 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Ukraine matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Ukraine's tourism receipts was $687.0M in 2020. Ranked 68th globally. This represents a 73.5% decrease from the previous year.
Ukraine's tourism receipts peaked at $6.7B in 2008.
The lowest tourism receipts in Ukraine was $448.0M in 1996.
Ukraine ranks 68th globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Ukraine's tourism receipts was approximately 687 million ($687.0M) in 2020.
The tourism receipts of Ukraine in 2020 was $687.0M. This ranks 68th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_ukraine_tourism-receipts,
title = {Ukraine Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/ukraine/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}