Average length of stay of international visitors in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Average length of stay of international visitors was 3 days in 2003. ▼ Falling
Average length of stay of international visitors in Ethiopia, 1995–2003
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in days.
Analysis
In 2003, average length of stay of international visitors in Ethiopia stood at 3 days.
That represents a change of up 25.0% on the previous year and down 31.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average length of stay of international visitors in Ethiopia peaked at 5.3 days in 1996 and was at its lowest, 2.06 days, in 2000.
Ethiopia ranks 76th of 152 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Average length of stay of international visitors in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | days | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 4.4 days | — |
| 1996 | 5.3 days | +20.5% |
| 1997 | 2.36 days | -55.5% |
| 1998 | 4.55 days | +92.8% |
| 2000 | 2.06 days | -54.7% |
| 2001 | 2.4 days | +16.5% |
| 2003 | 3 days | +25.0% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 3 days is above the median for low income countries, which is 3 days, 1.0× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 3 days is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.65 days, 82% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.15 days | 2.36 days | 5.3 days | 4 |
| 2000s | 2.49 days | 2.06 days | 3 days | 3 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More reference data data for Ethiopia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6564 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 25.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 100.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 121.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.47 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average length of stay of international visitors in Ethiopia?
- Average length of stay of international visitors in Ethiopia was 3 days in 2003, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest average length of stay of international visitors recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.3 days in 1996.
- What is the lowest average length of stay of international visitors recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.06 days in 2000.
- How does Ethiopia rank for average length of stay of international visitors?
- Ethiopia ranks 76th out of 152 countries with data for 2003.
- Is average length of stay of international visitors rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Average length of stay of international visitors. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average number of days tourists stay in hotels and similar accommodation establishments.