The international tourism receipts for travel items in Germany have experienced considerable fluctuations over the years. After a consistent rise until 2014, reaching 43.277 billion USD, the value saw a sudden drop in 2015 but stabilized in the following years. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, dropping to 22.049 billion USD, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a robust recovery started in 2021, with receipts bouncing back to 32.393 billion USD and then rising steadily to 43.626 billion USD by 2023.
From 2024 onwards, the projected data indicate modest but steady growth, culminating in 46.569 billion USD by 2028. The year-on-year variation shows promising annual increases, especially in the post-pandemic recovery phase, with a 5-year CAGR forecast of 1.04%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential impacts of geopolitical events on international travel- Evolving travel preferences towards sustainable and experiential tourism- Technological advancements enhancing travel convenience and safety- Policy changes regarding international travel post-pandemic