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United Arab Emirates Travel Earnings

The United Arab Emirates' travel earnings fell to $24.62 billion in 2020, down from $38.41 billion in 2019, according to World Bank. This represents a decrease of 35.9% ($13.8 billion) from the previous year. The United Arab Emirates has the 6th highest travel earnings. Within Asia, it ranks 2nd out of 43 countries.

The United Arab Emirates' visitor arrivals fell to 8.08 million in 2020, down from 25.28 million in 2019.

Yearly Historical Data (1995-2020)

(in Billion USD)
Year Travel Earnings (Billion USD)
2020 24.62
2019 38.41
2018 34.61
2017 29.71
2016 28.66
2015 25.59
2014 15.22
2013 12.39
2012 10.92
2011 9.2
2010 8.58
2009 7.35
2008 7.16
2007 6.07
2006 4.97
2005 3.22
2004 1.59
2003 1.44
2002 1.33
2001 1.2
2000 1.06
1999 0.89
1998 0.86
1997 0.81
1996 0.74
1995 0.63
United Arab Emirates Travel Earnings : Definition
Travel Earnings measures total money earned by United Arab Emirates from international tourists, measured in current US dollars.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Visitor Arrivals 8.08M 25.28M 2020