China vs Japan: International Tourism Expenditures Comparison
Compare International Tourism Expenditures (Current US$) of China and Japan over time using official World Bank Open Data.
In 2020, China recorded International Tourism Expenditures (Current US$) of $21.36B vs $6.74B for Japan (China's International Tourism Expenditures is 3.2× larger than Japan's.).
China vs Japan All Annual Observations (1995 – 2020)
Complete annual observations of International Tourism Expenditures (Current US$) for China and Japan reported by World Bank.
| Year | 🇨🇳 China International Tourism Expenditures | 🇯🇵 Japan International Tourism Expenditures | Japan : China Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | No data | $6.74B | — |
| 2019 | No data | $29.15B | — |
| 2018 | No data | $28.10B | — |
| 2017 | No data | $25.77B | — |
| 2016 | No data | $25.97B | — |
| 2015 | No data | $23.25B | — |
| 2014 | No data | $28.61B | — |
| 2013 | No data | $32.24B | — |
| 2012 | No data | $40.97B | — |
| 2011 | No data | $39.76B | — |
| 2010 | No data | $39.31B | — |
| 2009 | No data | $34.79B | — |
| 2008 | No data | $38.97B | — |
| 2007 | No data | $37.26B | — |
| 2006 | No data | $37.66B | — |
| 2005 | No data | $48.10B | — |
| 2004 | $21.36B | $48.17B | 2.26× |
| 2003 | $16.72B | $36.51B | 2.18× |
| 2002 | $16.76B | $34.98B | 2.09× |
| 2001 | $14.99B | $35.53B | 2.37× |
| 2000 | $14.17B | $42.64B | 3.01× |
| 1999 | $11.62B | $41.21B | 3.55× |
| 1998 | $9.94B | $35.33B | 3.55× |
| 1997 | $9.22B | $41.38B | 4.49× |
| 1996 | No data | $46.80B | — |
| 1995 | No data | $46.97B | — |
International Tourism Expenditures Comparison
Historical Trends
Over the available reporting period from 1997 to 2020, China and Japan followed distinct developmental paths. In 1997, China recorded $9.22B compared to $41.38B for Japan. By 2020, the values evolved to $21.36B and $6.74B respectively.
Key Differences
About International Tourism Expenditures (Current US$)
Expenditures of international outbound visitors in other countries.
This comparison uses standardized data from World Bank Open Data. Historical records allow analysts to trace long-term development trajectories for China and Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions — International Tourism Expenditures
What is the International Tourism Expenditures of China?
In 2004, China's International Tourism Expenditures was $21.36B according to official World Bank data.
What is the International Tourism Expenditures of Japan?
In 2020, Japan's International Tourism Expenditures was $6.74B according to official World Bank data.
Which country has a higher International Tourism Expenditures?
In 2020, China recorded a higher International Tourism Expenditures of $21.36B compared to Japan's $6.74B (a difference of $14.62B).
How has International Tourism Expenditures changed over time for China and Japan?
From 2000 to 2020, China's International Tourism Expenditures changed by +50.8% since 2000, while Japan's changed by -84.2% since 2000.
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Data Source and Methodology
Source: World Bank Open Data. Indicator Code:ST.INT.XPND.CD (International Tourism Expenditures (Current US$)).
Values represent annual international tourism expenditures (current us$) for China and Japan from 1997 through 2020. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.