Share of total tourism contribution to GDP in Latin American countries 2023-2024

Published by
Ana M. López,
Nov 11, 2024

In 2024, Panama was estimated to be the most tourism-dependent economy in Latin America, with the sector directly and indirectly accounting for 15.3 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP). El Salvador followed in the ranking that year, with a share of total tourism contribution to GDP above 15 percent too.

Travel and tourism as percentage of gross domestic product in Latin America in 2023 and 2024, by country

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April 2024

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Central and South America

Survey time period

2023

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based on constant 2023 prices and exchange rates as reported in March 2024

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Report based on data from Oxford Economics, UNWTO, and national sources.

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