Total contribution of travel and tourism to gross domestic product (GDP) worldwide in 2019 and 2024, with a forecast for 2025 and 2035
(in trillion U.S. dollars)
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Total contribution to GDP in trillion U.S. dollars
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In 2024, the total contribution of travel and tourism to the global gross domestic product (GDP) amounted to **** trillion U.S. dollars. This figure, which includes the direct, indirect, and induced impact of the global travel and tourism market, represented an increase in total contribution to GDP of *** percent over 2019. As forecast, the total contribution of the travel and tourism sector to the global GDP was expected to reach **** trillion U.S. dollars in 2025.
Which countries record the highest travel and tourism contribution to GDP?
GDP is the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a year. It is considered an important indicator of a country's economic strength, and a positive change in GDP is a sign of economic growth. Both before and after the impact of COVID-19, the United States and China were by far the leading travel markets based on the total contribution of travel and tourism to GDP, followed by Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
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WTTC. (April 8, 2025). Total contribution of travel and tourism to gross domestic product (GDP) worldwide in 2019 and 2024, with a forecast for 2025 and 2035 (in trillion U.S. dollars) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved August 02, 2026, from /statistics/233223/travel-and-tourism-total-economic-contribution-worldwide/
WTTC. "Total contribution of travel and tourism to gross domestic product (GDP) worldwide in 2019 and 2024, with a forecast for 2025 and 2035 (in trillion U.S. dollars)." Chart. April 8, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed August 02, 2026. /statistics/233223/travel-and-tourism-total-economic-contribution-worldwide/
WTTC. (2025). Total contribution of travel and tourism to gross domestic product (GDP) worldwide in 2019 and 2024, with a forecast for 2025 and 2035 (in trillion U.S. dollars). ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 02, 2026. /statistics/233223/travel-and-tourism-total-economic-contribution-worldwide/
WTTC. "Total Contribution of Travel and Tourism to Gross Domestic Product (Gdp) Worldwide in 2019 and 2024, with a Forecast for 2025 and 2035 (in Trillion U.S. Dollars)." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 8 Apr 2025, /statistics/233223/travel-and-tourism-total-economic-contribution-worldwide/
WTTC, Total contribution of travel and tourism to gross domestic product (GDP) worldwide in 2019 and 2024, with a forecast for 2025 and 2035 (in trillion U.S. dollars) ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/233223/travel-and-tourism-total-economic-contribution-worldwide/ (last visited August 02, 2026)
Total contribution of travel and tourism to gross domestic product (GDP) worldwide in 2019 and 2024, with a forecast for 2025 and 2035 (in trillion U.S. dollars) [Graph], WTTC, April 8, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/233223/travel-and-tourism-total-economic-contribution-worldwide/