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 | Tourism expenditure in the UK as a percentage of GDP and in growth rate |
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| Indicator description | Tourism expenditure in the UK as a percentage of GDP and in growth rate |
| Geographical coverage | United Kingdom |
| Unit of measurement | Percentage (%) |
| Definitions | World Tourism Organization (UNTWO) |
| Calculations | Tourism expenditure as % GDP = (Tourism expenditure / GDP CVM [£m]) * 100 OR Growth rate as % GDP = (Tourism expenditure + domestic expenditure / GDP CVM [£m]) * 100 |
| Other information | Data are produced using the following sources: Office for National Statistics; Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs; Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; Eurostat; European Forest Institute; Kentish Cobnuts Association; British Geological Survey; HM Revenue & Customs. |
| Data last updated | 2018-04-04: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |
| Metadata last updated | 2018-05-31: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |