Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes … annual in Zambia
Zambia: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes … annual was 19.62 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in Zambia, 1996–2021
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 Zambia is 19.62 % change on previous year, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 133.7% on the previous year and up 411.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in Zambia peaked at 54.05 % change on previous year in 2019 and was at its lowest, -58.18 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Zambia ranks 79th of 174 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 25 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | 29.68 % change on previous year | +18.7% |
| 1998 | -2.99 % change on previous year | -110.1% |
| 1999 | 12.82 % change on previous year | -529.5% |
| 2000 | 16.36 % change on previous year | +27.6% |
| 2001 | 13.67 % change on previous year | -16.4% |
| 2002 | 8.93 % change on previous year | -34.6% |
| 2003 | -18.93 % change on previous year | -311.8% |
| 2004 | 38.13 % change on previous year | -301.5% |
| 2005 | 17.18 % change on previous year | -54.9% |
| 2006 | 12.02 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 2007 | 19.53 % change on previous year | +62.5% |
| 2008 | -15.26 % change on previous year | -178.1% |
| 2009 | -19.28 % change on previous year | +26.3% |
| 2010 | -2.1 % change on previous year | -89.1% |
| 2011 | -6.3 % change on previous year | +200.1% |
| 2012 | 10.16 % change on previous year | -261.2% |
| 2013 | -1.45 % change on previous year | -114.3% |
| 2014 | 35.21 % change on previous year | -2520.9% |
| 2015 | -31.85 % change on previous year | -190.5% |
| 2016 | 16.65 % change on previous year | -152.3% |
| 2017 | 0.564 % change on previous year | -96.6% |
| 2018 | 8.58 % change on previous year | +1421.9% |
| 2019 | 54.05 % change on previous year | +529.8% |
| 2020 | -58.18 % change on previous year | -207.6% |
| 2021 | 19.62 % change on previous year | -133.7% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 19.62 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 23.95 % change on previous year, 82% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 19.62 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 39.64 % change on previous year, 49% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes … annual in Zambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +2520.9% | -1.45 % change on previous year | 35.21 % change on previous year |
| 2018 | +1421.9% | 0.564 % change on previous year | 8.58 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.13 % change on previous year | -2.99 % change on previous year | 29.68 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 7.24 % change on previous year | -19.28 % change on previous year | 38.13 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.35 % change on previous year | -31.85 % change on previous year | 54.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -19.28 % change on previous year | -58.18 % change on previous year | 19.62 % change on previous year | 2 |
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More reference data data for Zambia
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Political opposition, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament and government, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2025)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 40.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in Zambia?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth in Zambia was 19.62 % 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 54.05 % change on previous year in 2019.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -58.18 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Zambia rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth?
- Zambia ranks 79th out of 174 countries with data for 2021.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes, annual growth rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 411.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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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How this figure is calculated
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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About this data
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.