Tourism share of exports in Sri Lanka in 2020 — 8.22%. Ranked 40 in the world out of 125. Since 1995, the indicator has risen by 0.28 pp.
1995–2020 · % of exports
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: Sri Lanka
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8.22 | −15.79 pp |
| 2019 | 24.02 | −3.66 pp |
| 2018 | 27.67 | +1.04 pp |
| 2017 | 26.63 | +0.32 pp |
| 2016 | 26.31 | +2.83 pp |
| 2015 | 23.48 | +3.89 pp |
| 2014 | 19.59 | +2.97 pp |
| 2013 | 16.62 | +3.68 pp |
| 2012 | 12.94 | +2.52 pp |
| 2011 | 10.42 | +1.01 pp |
| 2010 | 9.41 | +1.01 pp |
| 2009 | 8.4 | +0.46 pp |
| 2008 | 7.94 | −0.03 pp |
| 2007 | 7.97 | −0.65 pp |
| 2006 | 8.62 | −0.63 pp |
| 2005 | 9.24 | −1.85 pp |
| 2004 | 11.09 | +0.26 pp |
| 2003 | 10.83 | +0.88 pp |
| 2002 | 9.95 | +4.33 pp |
| 2001 | 5.62 | −0.46 pp |
| 2000 | 6.08 | −1.36 pp |
| 1999 | 7.45 | +1 pp |
| 1998 | 6.45 | +0.08 pp |
| 1997 | 6.37 | +0.56 pp |
| 1996 | 5.8 | −2.15 pp |
| 1995 | 7.95 | — |
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.
