Uruguay Tourism Receipts
International tourism receipts ST.INT.RCPT.CD
Uruguay's tourism receipts was $1.1B in 2020, ranked 55th globally. This represents a 53.5% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1995–2020.
Overview
Uruguay's tourism receipts stood at $1.1B in 2020, a decline of +$1.3B from 2019. Uruguay ranked 55th globally.
Uruguay’s tourism receipts have shown a marked expansion since the mid‑1990s, rising from 725,000,000.00 in 1995 to a peak of 2,924,000,000.00 in 2017, before falling to 1,085,000,000.00 in 2020, which placed the country 55th globally. The all‑time trough of 409,000,000.00 in 2002 reflects the impact of regional economic instability and the aftermath of the September‑11 attacks on international travel, while the 2017 high coincided with a period of aggressive marketing of Uruguay’s coastal resorts and the growth of eco‑tourism. Compared with peers of similar rank, Uruguay’s 2020 receipts are slightly below Cambodia’s 1,119,000,000.00 and marginally above Aruba’s 1,077,000,000.00, indicating that the market remains competitive within the South‑American and Caribbean tourism segments. Continued diversification of tourism products and the easing of pandemic‑related restrictions could restore the upward trajectory and bring receipts closer to the 2017 peak.
Data & projection
| Year | Tourism Receipts | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1.1B | −$1.3B | #55 |
| 2019 | $2.3B | −$373.0M | #71 |
| 2018 | $2.7B | −$216.0M | #70 |
| 2017 | $2.9B | +$528.0M | #69 |
| 2016 | $2.4B | +$47.0M | #69 |
| 2015 | $2.3B | +$8.0M | #68 |
| 2014 | $2.3B | −$140.0M | #65 |
| 2013 | $2.5B | −$185.0M | #64 |
| 2012 | $2.7B | +$265.0M | #57 |
| 2011 | $2.4B | +$732.0M | #60 |
| 2010 | $1.7B | +$209.0M | #67 |
| 2009 | $1.5B | +$265.0M | #67 |
| 2008 | $1.2B | +$267.0M | #74 |
| 2007 | $928.0M | +$217.0M | #81 |
| 2006 | $711.0M | +$12.0M | #82 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Uruguay matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2020. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Uruguay's tourism receipts was $1.1B in 2020. Ranked 55th globally. This represents a 53.5% decrease from the previous year.
Uruguay's tourism receipts peaked at $2.9B in 2017.
The lowest tourism receipts in Uruguay was $409.0M in 2002.
Uruguay ranks 55th globally in tourism receipts as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Uruguay's tourism receipts was approximately 1.09 billion ($1.1B) in 2020.
The tourism receipts of Uruguay in 2020 was $1.1B. This ranks 55th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_uruguay_tourism-receipts,
title = {Uruguay Tourism Receipts},
url = {https://historysaid.com/uruguay/tourism-receipts/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}