Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes … annual in Botswana
Botswana: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes … annual was -21.64 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in Botswana, 1996–2021
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2021, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in Botswana stood at -21.64 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 72.3% on the previous year and down 262.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in Botswana peaked at 26.12 % change on previous year in 2000 and was at its lowest, -78.05 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Botswana 145th out of 174 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes … annual in Botswana, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | -1.91 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | 18.4 % change on previous year | -1062.8% |
| 1998 | 22.67 % change on previous year | +23.2% |
| 1999 | 13.56 % change on previous year | -40.2% |
| 2000 | 26.12 % change on previous year | +92.6% |
| 2001 | 13.94 % change on previous year | -46.6% |
| 2002 | 5.11 % change on previous year | -63.3% |
| 2003 | 12.95 % change on previous year | +153.1% |
| 2004 | 11 % change on previous year | -15.0% |
| 2005 | -3.26 % change on previous year | -129.6% |
| 2006 | -3.37 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 19.94 % change on previous year | -692.3% |
| 2008 | 20.77 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 2009 | -19.36 % change on previous year | -193.2% |
| 2010 | 13.28 % change on previous year | -168.6% |
| 2013 | -18.99 % change on previous year | -243.0% |
| 2014 | 14.31 % change on previous year | -175.4% |
| 2015 | -23.55 % change on previous year | -264.6% |
| 2016 | 7.26 % change on previous year | -130.8% |
| 2017 | 11.55 % change on previous year | +59.1% |
| 2018 | 3.31 % change on previous year | -71.3% |
| 2019 | -7.92 % change on previous year | -339.0% |
| 2020 | -78.05 % change on previous year | +886.0% |
| 2021 | -21.64 % change on previous year | -72.3% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's -21.64 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 18.5 % change on previous year. (49 countries reporting)
- Botswana's -21.64 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 39.64 % change on previous year. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.18 % change on previous year | -1.91 % change on previous year | 22.67 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 8.38 % change on previous year | -19.36 % change on previous year | 26.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.0932 % change on previous year | -23.55 % change on previous year | 14.31 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | -49.85 % change on previous year | -78.05 % change on previous year | -21.64 % change on previous year | 2 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 142 Jordan -18.66 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Pakistan -20.18 % change on previous year compare
- 144 Congo -21.17 % change on previous year compare
- 146 Chile -22.02 % change on previous year compare
- 147 Haiti -27.82 % change on previous year compare
- 148 Saint Kitts and Nevis -28.91 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Botswana
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0078 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0825 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0424 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in Botswana?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in Botswana was -21.64 % change on previous year in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 26.12 % change on previous year in 2000.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was -78.05 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Botswana rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth?
- Botswana ranks 145th out of 174 countries with data for 2021.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 262.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
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The year-on-year percentage change in Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.