Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments was 125,000 guests in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
125,000 guests
Change on year
up 140.4%
World rank
78th
of 96 countries
All-time high
125,000 guests
in 2021
All-time low
1,000 guests
in 2000
Years of data
18
2000–2021

Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Central African Republic, 2000–2021

025.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k2000201020212000: 1.0k guests2003: 1.0k guests2004: 1.0k guests2007: 1.0k guests2008: 3.0k guests2009: 2.0k guests2010: 3.0k guests2011: 3.3k guests2012: 3.8k guests2013: 11.2k guests2014: 12.2k guests2015: 14.7k guests2016: 58.0k guests2017: 68.0k guests2018: 69.0k guests2019: 79.0k guests2020: 52.0k guests2021: 125.0k guests

Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in guests.

Analysis

The most recent figure for local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Central African Republic is 125,000 guests, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.

The figure is up 140.4% on the previous year and up 3,687.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Central African Republic peaked at 125,000 guests in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1,000 guests, in 2000.

That places Central African Republic 78th out of 96 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.

Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Central African Republic, year by year

Annual values for Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Central African Republic, 2000 to 2021.
Year guests Change
2000 1,000 guests
2003 1,000 guests +0.0%
2004 1,000 guests +0.0%
2007 1,000 guests +0.0%
2008 3,000 guests +200.0%
2009 2,000 guests -33.3%
2010 3,000 guests +50.0%
2011 3,300 guests +10.0%
2012 3,800 guests +15.2%
2013 11,200 guests +194.7%
2014 12,200 guests +8.9%
2015 14,700 guests +20.5%
2016 58,000 guests +294.6%
2017 68,000 guests +17.2%
2018 69,000 guests +1.5%
2019 79,000 guests +14.5%
2020 52,000 guests -34.2%
2021 125,000 guests +140.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,500 guests 1,000 guests 3,000 guests 6
2010s 32,220 guests 3,000 guests 79,000 guests 10
2020s 88,500 guests 52,000 guests 125,000 guests 2

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

  1. 75 Montenegro 152,000 guests compare
  2. 76 New Caledonia 147,000 guests compare
  3. 77 Eswatini 129,600 guests compare
  4. 79 Luxembourg 115,000 guests compare
  5. 80 Mauritius 114,156 guests
  6. 81 Congo 112,000 guests compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Central African Republic?
Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Central African Republic was 125,000 guests in 2021, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 125,000 guests in 2021.
What is the lowest local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 1,000 guests in 2000.
How does Central African Republic rank for local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments?
Central African Republic ranks 78th out of 96 countries with data for 2021.
Is local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 3,687.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments
Unit
guests
Source
UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
96 places, 1,992 data points, 1995–2024
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Number of domestic visitors who check in to hotels and similar accommodation establishments within their own country.