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United Arab Emirates Tourism Receipts

International tourism receipts  ST.INT.RCPT.CD

$24.6B −$13.8B (-35.9%)
Year 2020 Rank #4 Global Peak $38.4B (2019) Source World Bank

United Arab Emirates Tourism Receipts (1995–2020)

Overview

United Arab Emirates's tourism receipts stood at $24.6B in 2020, a decline of +$13.8B from 2019. United Arab Emirates ranked 4th globally.

Data & projection

Year Tourism Receipts YoY change Rank
2020 $24.6B −$13.8B #4
2019 $38.4B +$3.8B #11
2018 $34.6B +$4.9B #12
2017 $29.7B +$1.0B #12
2016 $28.7B +$3.1B #11
2015 $25.6B +$10.4B #12
2014 $15.2B +$2.8B #22
2013 $12.4B +$1.5B #22
2012 $10.9B +$1.7B #24
2011 $9.2B +$627.0M #27
2010 $8.6B +$1.2B #25
2009 $7.4B +$190.0M #29
2008 $7.2B +$1.1B #31
2007 $6.1B +$1.1B #33
2006 $5.0B +$1.8B #35
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 +25.6% GDP growth 4.0% C/A balance 14.5%
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

United Arab Emirates matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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 United Arab Emirates's tourism receipts?

United Arab Emirates's tourism receipts was $24.6B in 2020. Ranked 4th globally. This represents a 35.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tourism receipts in United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates's tourism receipts peaked at $38.4B in 2019.

What was the lowest tourism receipts in United Arab Emirates?

The lowest tourism receipts in United Arab Emirates was $632.0M in 1995.

How does United Arab Emirates rank in tourism receipts?

United Arab Emirates ranks 4th 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 United Arab Emirates's tourism receipts in billion?

United Arab Emirates's tourism receipts was approximately 24.62 billion ($24.6B) in 2020.

What is the tourism receipts of United Arab Emirates in 2020?

The tourism receipts of United Arab Emirates in 2020 was $24.6B. This ranks 4th in the world.

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