France vs Japan: International Tourism Expenditures Comparison

Compare International Tourism Expenditures (Current US$) of France and Japan over time using official World Bank Open Data.

⚡ Quick Comparison Summary

In 2020, France recorded International Tourism Expenditures (Current US$) of $31.19B vs $6.74B for Japan (France's International Tourism Expenditures is 4.6× larger than Japan's.).

🇫🇷 France
$31.19B
+7.5% since 2000
🇯🇵 Japan
$6.74B
-84.2% since 2000
⚖️ Scale Ratio
4.6×
Gap: $24.45B
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France vs Japan All Annual Observations (1995 – 2020)

Complete annual observations of International Tourism Expenditures (Current US$) for France and Japan reported by World Bank.

Year 🇫🇷 France International Tourism Expenditures 🇯🇵 Japan International Tourism Expenditures Japan : France Ratio
2020 $31.19B $6.74B 0.22×
2019 $59.75B $29.15B 0.49×
2018 $59.13B $28.10B 0.48×
2017 $53.79B $25.77B 0.48×
2016 $49.03B $25.97B 0.53×
2015 $47.71B $23.25B 0.49×
2014 $58.46B $28.61B 0.49×
2013 $52.44B $32.24B 0.61×
2012 $50.07B $40.97B 0.82×
2011 $55.51B $39.76B 0.72×
2010 $46.70B $39.31B 0.84×
2009 $45.09B $34.79B 0.77×
2008 $50.37B $38.97B 0.77×
2007 $46.04B $37.26B 0.81×
2006 $39.32B $37.66B 0.96×
2005 $38.63B $48.10B 1.24×
2004 $36.36B $48.17B 1.32×
2003 $35.81B $36.51B 1.02×
2002 $30.27B $34.98B 1.16×
2001 $28.78B $35.53B 1.23×
2000 $29.02B $42.64B 1.47×
1999 $31.63B $41.21B 1.30×
1998 No data $35.33B
1997 No data $41.38B
1996 $22.05B $46.80B 2.12×
1995 $20.70B $46.97B 2.27×

International Tourism Expenditures Comparison

Current Leader: In 2020, France recorded International Tourism Expenditures of $31.19B, while Japan recorded $6.74B, representing a scale ratio of ~4.6×.
1995 Baseline: France stood at $20.70B and Japan stood at $46.97B.
2000–2020 Trajectory: France moved to $31.19B (+7.5% since 2000), while Japan moved to $6.74B (-84.2% since 2000).
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR): From 2000 to 2020, France's International Tourism Expenditures expanded at ~0.4% CAGR, while Japan's expanded at ~-8.8% CAGR.

Historical Trends

Over the available reporting period from 1995 to 2020, France and Japan followed distinct developmental paths. In 1995, France recorded $20.70B compared to $46.97B for Japan. By 2020, the values evolved to $31.19B and $6.74B respectively.

Key Differences

Absolute Gap: Difference in 2020 is $24.45B.
Scale Ratio: France is 4.6× size of Japan.
Highest Observed Year: Peak observed was $31.19B (France in 2020).
Growth Trajectory: Since 2000, France achieved +7.5% since 2000, while Japan achieved -84.2% since 2000.

About International Tourism Expenditures (Current US$)

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This comparison uses standardized data from World Bank Open Data. Historical records allow analysts to trace long-term development trajectories for France and Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions — International Tourism Expenditures

What is the International Tourism Expenditures of France?

In 2020, France's International Tourism Expenditures was $31.19B 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, France recorded a higher International Tourism Expenditures of $31.19B compared to Japan's $6.74B (a difference of $24.45B).

How has International Tourism Expenditures changed over time for France and Japan?

From 2000 to 2020, France's International Tourism Expenditures changed by +7.5% 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 France and Japan from 1995 through 2020. Missing reporting years are omitted without converting missing values to zero.