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Tourism direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP and in growth rate
Year Value Units Series Observation status Unit multiplier
2014 -2.8563854856 Percentage (%) Tourism direct GDP growth rate Normal value Units
2015 12.0592069271 Percentage (%) Tourism direct GDP growth rate Normal value Units
2016 1.2003290399 Percentage (%) Tourism direct GDP growth rate Normal value Units
2013 5.8432247497 Percentage (%) Tourism direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP Normal value Units
2014 5.5114627903 Percentage (%) Tourism direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP Normal value Units
2015 6.018266632 Percentage (%) Tourism direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP Normal value Units
2016 5.9557005256 Percentage (%) Tourism direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP Normal value Units
2017 0.8841845645 Percentage (%) Tourism direct GDP growth rate Normal value Units
2018 -1.146682344 Percentage (%) Tourism direct GDP growth rate Normal value Units
2019 14.7770031129 Percentage (%) Tourism direct GDP growth rate Normal value Units
2017 5.8827944203 Percentage (%) Tourism direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP Normal value Units
2018 5.7208898289 Percentage (%) Tourism direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP Normal value Units
2019 6.4582869412 Percentage (%) Tourism direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP Normal value Units

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS)

Geographical Area: United Kingdom

Unit of Measurement: Percentage (%)

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from UK statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from UK statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other UK-specific metadata information.

Indicator available

Not available for this indicator
Indicator description

Tourism direct GDP in the UK as a percentage of GDP (CVM) and in growth rate
Geographical coverage

United Kingdom
Unit of measurement

Percentage (%)
Definitions

World Tourism Organization (UNTWO)
Available disaggregations

Not available for this indicator
Calculations

Tourism Direct Gross Domestic Product (TDGDP) = tourism ratio * (output of domestic producers – internal tourism consumption + taxes less subsidies). TDGDP as % GDP = (TDGDP / GDP CVM [£m]) * 100 OR In growth rate (%) = ((TDGDP in year[x] - TDGDP in year [x-1]) / TDGDP[x-1]) * 100
Other information

Data are produced from the ONS UK Tourism Satellite Accounts, and ONS GDP statistics. Data follows the UN specification for this indicator. This indicator has been identified in collaboration with topic experts.
Data last updated 28 April 2022
Metadata last updated 28 April 2022

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name

Tourism direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP and in growth rate
Target name

By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products
Global indicator description

Not available for this indicator
UN designated tier

Tier II
UN custodian agency

World Tourism Organization (UNTWO)
Link to UN metadata United Nations Sustainable Development Goals metadata for target 8.9 opens in a new window

Source 1

Organisation

Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Periodicity

Annual
Earliest available data

2014
Geographical coverage

United Kingdom
Link to data source United Kingdom Tourism Satellite Account, 2014 opens in a new window
Release date 04 August 2016
Next release

TBC: We plan to update indicator data within 4 months of data being released
Statistical classification

Official Statistic
Contact details

tourism@ons.gov.uk
Other information

Source metadata

Source 2

Organisation

Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Periodicity

Annual
Earliest available data

2013
Geographical coverage

United Kingdom
Link to data source UK Tourism Satellite Account - TSA Tables opens in a new window
Release date 03 November 2021
Next release

TBC: We plan to update indicator data within 4 months of data being released
Statistical classification

Official Statistic
Contact details

tourism@ons.gov.uk 
Other information

Source metadata

Source 3

Organisation

Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Periodicity

Quarterly
Earliest available data

1955
Geographical coverage

United Kingdom
Link to data source Gross Domestic Product - Chained Volume Measures - Seasonally Adjusted £m opens in a new window
Release date 11 February 2022
Next release

31/03/2022: We plan to update indicator data within 4 months of data being released
Statistical classification

Official Statistic
Contact details

gdp@ons.gov.uk
Other information

Source metadata
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