Iran Tourism Revenues
International tourism receipts, current US dollars.
Tourism Revenues in Iran increased to 5.25 USD billion in 2018 from 4.53 USD billion in 2017.
Iran Tourism Revenues — History
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Iran Tourism Revenues — analysis in simple words
Latest reading
Tourism Revenues in Iran increased to 5.25 USD billion in 2018 from 4.53 USD billion in 2017.
Over the last three years it rose once and fell twice.
Recent trend
A year earlier (2017) it was $4.53B, so the latest figure is $0.72B higher.
Over the past five years the average was $4.68B, with a range from $4.20B to $5.25B. The latest value is above that five-year average.
Historical context
This data series starts in 1995 and has 24 annual observations. The latest reading is higher than 96% of all of them.
The highest value on record is $5.25B (2018) and the lowest is $0.14B (1996). The long-run average is $2.11B.
Statistics
- Latest
- $5.25B2018
- Previous
- $4.53B
- 5-year average
- $4.68B
- Long-run average
- $2.11Bsince 1995
- All-time high
- $5.25B2018
- All-time low
- $0.14B1996
- Observations
- 24Annual
Recent Data
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $5.25B | ▲ +0.72 |
| 2017 | $4.53B | ▼ −0.10 |
| 2016 | $4.63B | ▼ −0.14 |
| 2015 | $4.77B | ▲ +0.57 |
| 2014 | $4.20B | ▲ +0.89 |
| 2013 | $3.31B | ▲ +0.82 |
| 2012 | $2.48B | ▼ −0.01 |
| 2011 | $2.49B | ▼ −0.14 |
| 2010 | $2.63B | ▲ +0.37 |
| 2009 | $2.26B | ▲ +0.28 |
| 2008 | $1.98B | ▲ +0.03 |
| 2007 | $1.95B | ▲ +0.49 |
| 2006 | $1.46B | ▲ +0.44 |
| 2005 | $1.03B | ▼ −0.28 |
| 2004 | $1.31B | ▲ +0.04 |
| 2003 | $1.27B | ▼ −0.34 |
| 2002 | $1.61B | ▲ +0.49 |
| 2001 | $1.12B | ▲ +0.45 |
| 2000 | $0.68B | ▲ +0.12 |
| 1999 | $0.56B | ▼ −0.10 |
| 1998 | $0.66B | ▲ +0.47 |
| 1997 | $0.19B | ▲ +0.05 |
| 1996 | $0.14B | ▼ −0.06 |
| 1995 | $0.21B |
Tourism Revenues — Iran vs Peers
Latest available reading for each economy (periods may differ). Iran highlighted.
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Understanding Tourism Revenues — a simple guide
What it measures
International tourism receipts, current US dollars.
How it is calculated
Spending by international visitors, in US dollars.
Hotel stays, meals and tours paid by foreign tourists.
Higher receipts strengthen the services balance.
Lower receipts reduce foreign-exchange earnings.
Why it matters for the economy and markets
Tourism receipts support the services balance and foreign-exchange earnings.
How to read it
Compare with exports to gauge dependence on tourism.
Data source
World Bank — World Development Indicators (series ST.INT.RCPT.CD), annual data from 1995 to 2018. Values are shown exactly as published by the source and may be revised later.
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Data are sourced from official international organisations (IMF, World Bank, BIS) and national authorities, and are shown for educational and informational purposes only. They are not investment advice and no recommendation is made. Figures may be revised by the source; IMF figures for the current and future years are projections. This page was last updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026.