China vs Japan: International Tourism Receipts Comparison
Compare International Tourism Receipts (Current US$) of China and Japan over time using official World Bank Open Data.
In 2020, China recorded International Tourism Receipts (Current US$) of $27.75B vs $11.39B for Japan (China's International Tourism Receipts is 2.4× larger than Japan's.).
China vs Japan All Annual Observations (1995 – 2020)
Complete annual observations of International Tourism Receipts (Current US$) for China and Japan reported by World Bank.
| Year | 🇨🇳 China International Tourism Receipts | 🇯🇵 Japan International Tourism Receipts | Japan : China Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | No data | $11.39B | — |
| 2019 | No data | $49.21B | — |
| 2018 | No data | $45.28B | — |
| 2017 | No data | $36.98B | — |
| 2016 | No data | $33.46B | — |
| 2015 | No data | $27.29B | — |
| 2014 | No data | $20.79B | — |
| 2013 | No data | $16.86B | — |
| 2012 | No data | $16.20B | — |
| 2011 | No data | $12.53B | — |
| 2010 | No data | $15.36B | — |
| 2009 | No data | $12.54B | — |
| 2008 | No data | $13.78B | — |
| 2007 | No data | $12.42B | — |
| 2006 | No data | $11.49B | — |
| 2005 | No data | $15.55B | — |
| 2004 | $27.75B | $14.34B | 0.52× |
| 2003 | $18.71B | $11.47B | 0.61× |
| 2002 | $21.74B | $6.07B | 0.28× |
| 2001 | $19.01B | $5.75B | 0.30× |
| 2000 | $17.32B | $5.97B | 0.34× |
| 1999 | $15.01B | $5.71B | 0.38× |
| 1998 | $13.23B | $5.66B | 0.43× |
| 1997 | $12.63B | $6.17B | 0.49× |
| 1996 | No data | $5.78B | — |
| 1995 | No data | $4.89B | — |
International Tourism Receipts Comparison
Historical Trends
Over the available reporting period from 1997 to 2020, China and Japan followed distinct developmental paths. In 1997, China recorded $12.63B compared to $6.17B for Japan. By 2020, the values evolved to $27.75B and $11.39B respectively.
Key Differences
About International Tourism Receipts (Current US$)
Expenditures by international inbound visitors, including payments to national carriers for international transport.
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 Receipts
What is the International Tourism Receipts of China?
In 2004, China's International Tourism Receipts was $27.75B according to official World Bank data.
What is the International Tourism Receipts of Japan?
In 2020, Japan's International Tourism Receipts was $11.39B according to official World Bank data.
Which country has a higher International Tourism Receipts?
In 2020, China recorded a higher International Tourism Receipts of $27.75B compared to Japan's $11.39B (a difference of $16.36B).
How has International Tourism Receipts changed over time for China and Japan?
From 2000 to 2020, China's International Tourism Receipts changed by +60.3% since 2000, while Japan's changed by +90.9% since 2000.
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Data Source and Methodology
Source: World Bank Open Data. Indicator Code:ST.INT.RCPT.CD (International Tourism Receipts (Current US$)).
Values represent annual international tourism receipts (current us$) for China and Japan from 1997 through 2020. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.