The bar chart illustrates the amount of money, in billions of dollars, spent on international tourism by citizens of seven countries – China, Germany, the US, the UK, Russia, France, and Canada – over a one-year period starting in 2011.
Overall, China recorded the most significant increase, far surpassing all other countries by the end of the period. In contrast, Canada’s expenditure remained stable, while the UK, the US, and Russia experienced only slight growth. Germany and France, meanwhile, saw modest declines in spending.
China’s spending rose dramatically from approximately 70 billion dollars to nearly 105 billion dollars, highlighting the country’s growing enthusiasm for international travel. By comparison, the US and Russia recorded only minor increases, with spending climbing from around 45 to 50 billion dollars and from 25 to 40 billion dollars, respectively. Expenditure in the UK increased slightly from 78 to 80 billion dollars, whereas Germany experienced a small decrease from 82 to 80 billion dollars, reaching the same level as the US by the end of the period.
France also saw a reduction in tourism spending, falling from 40 billion to roughly 37 billion dollars. In contrast, Canadians’ expenditure remained virtually unchanged at around 19 billion dollars throughout the year.