International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Madagascar
Madagascar: International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items was 18.00 million current US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Madagascar, 1995–2020
Source: Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files, UN Tourism. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2020, international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Madagascar stood at 18.00 million current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 87.3% on the previous year and down 83.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Madagascar peaked at 161.00 million current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 3.00 million current US$, in 2003.
Madagascar ranks 128th of 179 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20.20 million current US$ | 17.00 million current US$ | 22.00 million current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 62.10 million current US$ | 3.00 million current US$ | 123.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 134.20 million current US$ | 99.00 million current US$ | 161.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.00 million current US$ | 18.00 million current US$ | 18.00 million current US$ | 1 |
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- 131 Micronesia (country) 17.00 million current US$ compare
More private sector data for Madagascar
- Merchandise exports 2.50 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures exports 32.3% (2024)
- Food exports 30.5% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 5.24 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures imports 58.9% (2024)
- Food imports 18.4% (2024)
- Merchandise trade 39.4% (2025)
- Commercial service exports 1.52 billion current US$ (2024)
- Transport services 42.0% (2024)
- Computer, communications and other services 42.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Madagascar?
- International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Madagascar was 18.00 million 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 Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 161.00 million current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.00 million current US$ in 2003.
- How does Madagascar rank for international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items?
- Madagascar ranks 128th out of 179 countries with data for 2020.
- Is international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.