n 1993 Portugal received more than 20 million visitors and 8.4 million tourists. These figures are particularly important if we consider that in 1980 Portugal received only 7 million visitors and 2.5 million tourists.
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 he average rates per year of tourists (5.7%) and of visitors (4.2%), during the last seven years, showed significant increases. In the same period the average growth rate per year of the world market for tourism was 5.4%. |
 Source: INE - National Statistics Institute |
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 Source: INE - National Statistics Institute |
Most of the tourists who visit Portugal are from Western Europe with particular emphasis on the EU countries. USA is the most significant origin outside Europe. |
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According to the World Tourism Organization, Portugal's share of the European tourism market increased from 1.4% in 1980 to 3.1% in 1992. Accompanying visitors' growth, tourism income has also grown significantly, achieving US$ 4,176m in 1993. |
 Source: INE - National Statistics Institute |
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