International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in India
India: International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items was 3.20 billion current US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in India, 2000–2020
Source: Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files, UN Tourism. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2020, international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in India stood at 3.20 billion current US$.
The figure is down 43.6% on the previous year and up 29.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in India peaked at 5.68 billion current US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 800.00 million current US$, in 2003.
India ranks 6th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.60 billion current US$ | 800.00 million current US$ | 2.48 billion current US$ | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.27 billion current US$ | 1.76 billion current US$ | 5.68 billion current US$ | 8 |
| 2020s | 3.20 billion current US$ | 3.20 billion current US$ | 3.20 billion current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near India
More private sector data for India
- Merchandise exports 445.28 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures exports 67.1% (2024)
- Food exports 11.1% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 753.48 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures imports 46.5% (2024)
- Food imports 5.1% (2024)
- Merchandise trade 30.3% (2025)
- Commercial service exports 411.65 billion current US$ (2025)
- Transport services 16.9% (2025)
- Computer, communications and other services 62.5% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in India?
- International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in India was 3.20 billion current US$ in 2020, according to Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files, UN Tourism.
- What is the highest international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 5.68 billion current US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 800.00 million current US$ in 2003.
- How does India rank for international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items?
- India ranks 6th out of 179 countries with data for 2020.
- Is international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files, UN Tourism, published as part of International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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International tourism expenditures for passenger transport items are expenditures of international outbound visitors in other countries for all services provided during international transportation by nonresident carriers. Also included are passenger services performed within an economy by nonresident carriers. Excluded are passenger services provided to nonresidents by resident carriers within the resident economies; these are included in travel items. In addition to the services covered by passenger fares--including fares that are a part of package tours but excluding cruise fares, which are included in travel--passenger services include such items as charges for excess baggage, vehicles, or other personal accompanying effects and expenditures for food, drink, or other items for which passengers make expenditures while on board carriers. Data are in current U.S. dollars.