GITNUXREPORT 2025

Travel Industry Statistics

Travel industry contributed $9.5 trillion to global GDP in 2019.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The global travel and tourism industry contributed $9.5 trillion to the world GDP in 2019

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Key Highlights

  • The global travel and tourism industry contributed $9.5 trillion to the world GDP in 2019

Did you know that before the pandemic upheaval, the travel and tourism industry was a powerhouse, contributing a staggering $9.5 trillion to the global GDP in 2019?

Economic Impact

  • The global travel and tourism industry contributed $9.5 trillion to the world GDP in 2019

Economic Impact Interpretation

With a staggering $9.5 trillion boost to the world GDP in 2019, the travel and tourism industry proves it's not just about sightseeing, but a cornerstone of the global economy—even when the destination is economic resilience.