Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes … annual in Rwanda

Rwanda: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes … annual was -44.13 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
-44.13 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 41.3%
World rank
153rd
of 174 countries
All-time high
42.9 % change on previous year
in 2011
All-time low
-75.2 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
15
2007–2021

Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in Rwanda, 2007–2021

-75-50-25025502007201420212007: 21 % change on previous year2008: -2.3 % change on previous year2009: 1.1 % change on previous year2010: 8.8 % change on previous year2011: 42.9 % change on previous year2012: 26.1 % change on previous year2013: 8.7 % change on previous year2014: 17.2 % change on previous year2015: 7.8 % change on previous year2016: 18.4 % change on previous year2017: 3.4 % change on previous year2018: 19.8 % change on previous year2019: -6.7 % change on previous year2020: -75.2 % change on previous year2021: -44.1 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in Rwanda is -44.13 % change on previous year, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of up 41.3% on the previous year and down 202.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in Rwanda peaked at 42.9 % change on previous year in 2011 and was at its lowest, -75.2 % change on previous year, in 2020.

Rwanda ranks 153rd of 174 countries on this measure, 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 Rwanda, year by year

Annual values for Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth rate in Rwanda, 2007 to 2021.
Year % change on previous year Change
2007 21.01 % change on previous year —
2008 -2.28 % change on previous year -110.8%
2009 1.1 % change on previous year -148.5%
2010 8.79 % change on previous year +696.8%
2011 42.9 % change on previous year +388.1%
2012 26.06 % change on previous year -39.2%
2013 8.71 % change on previous year -66.6%
2014 17.24 % change on previous year +98.0%
2015 7.83 % change on previous year -54.6%
2016 18.38 % change on previous year +134.8%
2017 3.42 % change on previous year -81.4%
2018 19.76 % change on previous year +477.5%
2019 -6.68 % change on previous year -133.8%
2020 -75.2 % change on previous year +1026.2%
2021 -44.13 % change on previous year -41.3%

Rwanda compared with similar countries

  • Rwanda's -44.13 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 33.34 % change on previous year. (18 countries reporting)
  • Rwanda's -44.13 % 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6.61 % change on previous year -2.28 % change on previous year 21.01 % change on previous year 3
2010s 14.64 % change on previous year -6.68 % change on previous year 42.9 % change on previous year 10
2020s -59.66 % change on previous year -75.2 % change on previous year -44.13 % change on previous year 2

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 150 Venezuela -35.69 % change on previous year compare
  2. 151 Latvia -37.99 % change on previous year compare
  3. 152 Mozambique -41.55 % change on previous year compare
  4. 154 New Caledonia -52.52 % change on previous year compare
  5. 155 Niger -55.57 % change on previous year compare
  6. 156 Bangladesh -57.35 % change on previous year

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Frequently asked questions

What is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in Rwanda?
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in Rwanda was -44.13 % 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 Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 42.9 % change on previous year in 2011.
What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was -75.2 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Rwanda rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth?
Rwanda ranks 153rd out of 174 countries with data for 2021.
Is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is down 202.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Rwanda 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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Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
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Coverage
174 places, 3,755 data points, 1996–2024
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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.