Myanmar Tourism Revenues
International tourism receipts, current US dollars.
Tourism Revenues in Myanmar increased to 2.50 USD billion in 2019 from 1.67 USD billion in 2018.
Myanmar Tourism Revenues — History
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Myanmar Tourism Revenues — analysis in simple words
Latest reading
Tourism Revenues in Myanmar increased to 2.50 USD billion in 2019 from 1.67 USD billion in 2018.
Over the last three years it rose once and fell twice.
Recent trend
A year earlier (2018) it was $1.67B, so the latest figure is $0.83B higher.
Over the past five years the average was $2.13B, with a range from $1.67B to $2.50B. The latest value is above that five-year average.
Historical context
This data series starts in 1995 and has 25 annual observations. The latest reading is higher than 96% of all of them.
The highest value on record is $2.50B (2019) and the lowest is $0.06B (2006). The long-run average is $0.65B.
Compared with other countries
Among 141 economies with recent data, Myanmar ranks 41st from the top. The median across all these economies is $0.87B, so Myanmar is above the typical country.
Within East Asia & Pacific (19 economies with data) it ranks 11th; the regional median is $2.77B.
Statistics
- Latest
- $2.50B2019
- Previous
- $1.67B
- 5-year average
- $2.13B
- Long-run average
- $0.65Bsince 1995
- All-time high
- $2.50B2019
- All-time low
- $0.06B2006
- Observations
- 25Annual
Recent Data
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $2.50B | ▲ +0.83 |
| 2018 | $1.67B | ▼ −0.32 |
| 2017 | $1.99B | ▼ −0.30 |
| 2016 | $2.29B | ▲ +0.09 |
| 2015 | $2.20B | ▲ +0.51 |
| 2014 | $1.69B | ▲ +0.72 |
| 2013 | $0.96B | ▲ +0.41 |
| 2012 | $0.55B | ▲ +0.22 |
| 2011 | $0.33B | ▲ +0.24 |
| 2010 | $0.09B | ▲ +0.02 |
| 2009 | $0.08B | ▼ −0.00 |
| 2008 | $0.08B | ▼ −0.02 |
| 2007 | $0.10B | ▲ +0.04 |
| 2006 | $0.06B | ▼ −0.02 |
| 2005 | $0.08B | ▼ −0.01 |
| 2004 | $0.10B | ▲ +0.03 |
| 2003 | $0.07B | ▼ −0.07 |
| 2002 | $0.14B | ▲ +0.00 |
| 2001 | $0.13B | ▼ −0.06 |
| 2000 | $0.20B | ▼ −0.03 |
| 1999 | $0.22B | ▲ +0.03 |
| 1998 | $0.20B | ▲ +0.01 |
| 1997 | $0.18B | ▼ −0.03 |
| 1996 | $0.22B | ▲ +0.05 |
| 1995 | $0.17B |
Tourism Revenues — Myanmar vs Peers
Latest available reading for each economy (periods may differ). Myanmar 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 2019. 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.