China vs United States: International Tourism Receipts Comparison

Compare International Tourism Receipts (Current US$) of China and United States over time using official World Bank Open Data.

⚑ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2020, United States recorded International Tourism Receipts (Current US$) of $84.20B vs $27.75B for China (United States's International Tourism Receipts is 3.0Γ— larger than China's.).

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
$27.75B
+60.3% since 2000
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
$84.20B
-28.8% since 2000
βš–οΈ Scale Ratio
3.0Γ—
Gap: $56.45B
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China vs United States All Annual Observations (1995 – 2020)

Complete annual observations of International Tourism Receipts (Current US$) for China and United States reported by World Bank.

Year πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China International Tourism Receipts πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States International Tourism Receipts United States : China Ratio
2020 No data $84.20B β€”
2019 No data $239.45B β€”
2018 No data $241.98B β€”
2017 No data $233.76B β€”
2016 No data $228.55B β€”
2015 No data $230.57B β€”
2014 No data $222.75B β€”
2013 No data $213.10B β€”
2012 No data $195.11B β€”
2011 No data $178.94B β€”
2010 No data $161.82B β€”
2009 No data $137.11B β€”
2008 No data $149.09B β€”
2007 No data $134.80B β€”
2006 No data $121.03B β€”
2005 No data $116.68B β€”
2004 $27.75B $107.21B 3.86Γ—
2003 $18.71B $94.81B 5.07Γ—
2002 $21.74B $97.42B 4.48Γ—
2001 $19.01B $105.45B 5.55Γ—
2000 $17.32B $118.32B 6.83Γ—
1999 $15.01B $109.19B 7.28Γ—
1998 $13.23B $105.09B 7.94Γ—
1997 $12.63B $107.05B 8.48Γ—
1996 No data $102.20B β€”
1995 No data $93.74B β€”

International Tourism Receipts Comparison

β€’ Current Leader: In 2020, United States recorded International Tourism Receipts of $84.20B, while China recorded $27.75B, representing a scale ratio of ~3.0Γ—.
β€’ 1997 Baseline: China stood at $12.63B and United States stood at $107.05B.
β€’ 2000–2020 Trajectory: China moved to $27.75B (+60.3% since 2000), while United States moved to $84.20B (-28.8% since 2000).
β€’ Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR): From 2000 to 2020, China's International Tourism Receipts expanded at ~12.5% CAGR, while United States's expanded at ~-1.7% CAGR.

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1997 to 2020, China and United States followed distinct developmental paths. In 1997, China recorded $12.63B compared to $107.05B for United States. By 2020, the values evolved to $27.75B and $84.20B respectively.

Key Differences

β€’ Absolute Gap: Difference in 2020 is $56.45B.
β€’ Scale Ratio: United States is 3.0Γ— size of China.
β€’ Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was $84.20B (United States in 2020).
β€’ Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, China achieved +60.3% since 2000, while United States achieved -28.8% since 2000.

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 United States.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” 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 United States?

In 2020, United States's International Tourism Receipts was $84.20B according to official World Bank data.

Which country has a higher International Tourism Receipts?

In 2020, United States recorded a higher International Tourism Receipts of $84.20B compared to China's $27.75B (a difference of $56.45B).

How has International Tourism Receipts changed over time for China and United States?

From 2000 to 2020, China's International Tourism Receipts changed by +60.3% since 2000, while United States's changed by -28.8% 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 United States from 1997 through 2020. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.