This chart illustrates the changes in which Asian country had the highest tourism revenue from 1995 to 2022. Ranking is based on the tourism income, a key indicator of the growth of the tourism industry and its impact on the economy for each year. It reflects the efforts made by various Asian countries to develop their tourism sectors over this period and showcases the contribution of tourism revenue to national economies.
Highest Tourism Revenue in Asia by Country, 1995-2022
This chart illustrates the changes in which Asian country had the highest tourism revenue from 1995 to 2022.
Data Source: World Tourism Organization
Image Source: Freepik from www.flaticon.com
Tourism Revenue: This refers to the economic income a country earns from foreign tourists. It includes earnings from accommodation, food and beverages, entrance fees to tourist attractions, shopping, and other services, playing a crucial role in the economic development and job creation of a country.
| Rank | Name | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
1 |  Saudi Arabia | $ 23B 475M |
2 |  India | $ 21B 360M |
3 |  Thailand | $ 14B 918M |
4 |  South Korea | $ 11B 996M |
5 |  Singapore | $ 11B 794M |
6 |  China | $ 9B 583M |
7 |  Macau | $ 9B 64M |
8 |  Japan | $ 8B 931M |
9 |  Qatar | $ 7B 262M |
10 |  Indonesia | $ 6B 719M |
11 |  Malaysia | $ 6B 315M |
12 |  Jordan | $ 5B 808M |
13 |  Israel | $ 5B 518M |
14 |  Maldives | $ 4B 498M |
15 |  Philippines | $ 4B 174M |
16 |  Bahrain | $ 3B 802M |
17 |  Georgia | $ 3B 517M |
18 |  Hong Kong | $ 3B 148M |
19 |  Cyprus | $ 2B 835M |
20 |  Taiwan | $ 2B 747M |
