Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes … annual in Portugal

Portugal: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes … annual was 6.54 % change on previous year in 2006. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2006)
6.54 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 4,137.6%
World rank
102nd
of 174 countries
All-time high
14.75 % change on previous year
in 1998
All-time low
-0.1621 % change on previous year
in 2005
Years of data
6
1996–2006

Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in Portugal, 1996–2006

0510151996200120061996: 0.712 % change on previous year1997: 1.9 % change on previous year1998: 14.7 % change on previous year1999: 0.032 % change on previous year2005: -0.162 % change on previous year2006: 6.5 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in Portugal is 6.54 % change on previous year, measured in 2006.

The figure is up 4,137.6% on the previous year and up 819.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in Portugal peaked at 14.75 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -0.1621 % change on previous year, in 2005.

Portugal ranks 102nd of 174 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes … annual in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth rate in Portugal, 1996 to 2006.
Year % change on previous year Change
1996 0.7117 % change on previous year —
1997 1.9 % change on previous year +166.5%
1998 14.75 % change on previous year +677.4%
1999 0.0318 % change on previous year -99.8%
2005 -0.1621 % change on previous year -609.5%
2006 6.54 % change on previous year -4137.6%

Portugal compared with similar countries

  • Portugal's 6.54 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 8.29 % change on previous year, 79% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
  • Portugal's 6.54 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.48 % change on previous year, 77% of the median. (35 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 4.35 % change on previous year 0.0318 % change on previous year 14.75 % change on previous year 4
2000s 3.19 % change on previous year -0.1621 % change on previous year 6.54 % change on previous year 2

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 99 Slovenia 8.48 % change on previous year compare
  2. 100 Trinidad and Tobago 8.09 % change on previous year compare
  3. 101 Mauritius 6.72 % change on previous year compare
  4. 103 Marshall Islands 6.25 % change on previous year compare
  5. 104 Dominican Republic 5.88 % change on previous year compare
  6. 105 Ukraine 5.81 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in Portugal?
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in Portugal was 6.54 % change on previous year in 2006, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 14.75 % change on previous year in 1998.
What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was -0.1621 % change on previous year in 2005.
How does Portugal rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth?
Portugal ranks 102nd out of 174 countries with data for 2006.
Is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is up 819.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
174 places, 3,755 data points, 1996–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.