International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Philippines
Philippines: International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items was 304.00 million current US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Philippines, 1995–2020
Source: Yearbook of Tourism Statistics, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and data files, UN Tourism. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Philippines recorded 304.00 million current US$ for international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 65.8% on the previous year and down 36.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Philippines peaked at 888.00 million current US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 21.00 million current US$, in 1996.
Philippines ranks 47th of 179 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Philippines, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 129.00 million current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 21.00 million current US$ | -83.7% |
| 1997 | 34.00 million current US$ | +61.9% |
| 1998 | 72.00 million current US$ | +111.8% |
| 1999 | 132.00 million current US$ | +83.3% |
| 2000 | 199.00 million current US$ | +50.8% |
| 2001 | 207.00 million current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 248.00 million current US$ | +19.8% |
| 2003 | 236.00 million current US$ | -4.8% |
| 2004 | 251.00 million current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 268.00 million current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2006 | 321.00 million current US$ | +19.8% |
| 2007 | 321.00 million current US$ | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 496.00 million current US$ | +54.5% |
| 2009 | 385.00 million current US$ | -22.4% |
| 2010 | 477.00 million current US$ | +23.9% |
| 2011 | 439.00 million current US$ | -8.0% |
| 2012 | 592.00 million current US$ | +34.9% |
| 2013 | 567.00 million current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 532.00 million current US$ | -6.2% |
| 2015 | 525.00 million current US$ | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 546.00 million current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 592.00 million current US$ | +8.4% |
| 2018 | 611.00 million current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 888.00 million current US$ | +45.3% |
| 2020 | 304.00 million current US$ | -65.8% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 304.00 million current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 40.00 million current US$, 7.6× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 304.00 million current US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 25.50 million current US$, 11.9× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 77.60 million current US$ | 21.00 million current US$ | 132.00 million current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 293.20 million current US$ | 199.00 million current US$ | 496.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 576.90 million current US$ | 439.00 million current US$ | 888.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 304.00 million current US$ | 304.00 million current US$ | 304.00 million current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More private sector data for Philippines
- Merchandise trade 46.2% (2025)
- Food imports 14.8% (2025)
- Manufactures imports 69.5% (2025)
- Merchandise imports 141.20 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 37.63 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 10.8% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 76.5% (2025)
- Merchandise exports 83.72 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 51.47 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 716.89 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Philippines?
- International tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items in Philippines was 304.00 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 888.00 million current US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.00 million current US$ in 1996.
- How does Philippines rank for international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items?
- Philippines ranks 47th out of 179 countries with data for 2020.
- Is international tourism, expenditures for passenger transport items rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.