Tourism share of exports in Saudi Arabia in 2020 — 3.22%. Ranked 70 in the world out of 125. Since 2003, the indicator has fallen by 0.23 pp.
2003–2020 · % of exports
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Saudi Arabia
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.22 | −3.63 pp |
| 2019 | 6.85 | +1.48 pp |
| 2018 | 5.37 | −0.87 pp |
| 2017 | 6.24 | −0.42 pp |
| 2016 | 6.66 | +1.55 pp |
| 2015 | 5.11 | +2.51 pp |
| 2014 | 2.6 | +0.37 pp |
| 2013 | 2.24 | +0.14 pp |
| 2012 | 2.1 | −0.37 pp |
| 2011 | 2.47 | −0.41 pp |
| 2010 | 2.88 | −0.46 pp |
| 2009 | 3.34 | +1.24 pp |
| 2008 | 2.1 | −0.67 pp |
| 2007 | 2.76 | — |
| 2003 | 3.45 | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
Receipts from international tourism as a percent of total exports of goods and services. An indicator of the dependence of an economy on tourism: in small island states it exceeds 50%, which makes them extremely vulnerable to any restrictions on international travel — as the pandemic demonstrated.
Source: Tourism Statistics (UN Tourism / UNWTO), license UN Tourism terms of use.
What part of the economy of a country tourism makes up.
Tourism Inbound tourism receiptsHow much foreign tourists spend in the country over a year.
Tourism International tourist arrivalsHow many foreign tourists come to a country in a year.
Trade Exports (% of GDP)How far the economy is oriented toward external markets.
