Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Mozambique
Mozambique: Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments was 159,000 guests in 2021. ▲ Rising
Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Mozambique, 2001–2021
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 Mozambique is 159,000 guests, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.6% on the previous year and down 42.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Mozambique peaked at 278,000 guests in 2011 and was at its lowest, 122,000 guests, in 2003.
That places Mozambique 74th out of 96 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 21 years of available data.
Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | guests | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 137,000 guests | — |
| 2002 | 130,000 guests | -5.1% |
| 2003 | 122,000 guests | -6.2% |
| 2004 | 158,000 guests | +29.5% |
| 2005 | 248,000 guests | +57.0% |
| 2006 | 181,000 guests | -27.0% |
| 2007 | 217,000 guests | +19.9% |
| 2008 | 245,000 guests | +12.9% |
| 2009 | 246,000 guests | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 254,000 guests | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 278,000 guests | +9.4% |
| 2012 | 248,000 guests | -10.8% |
| 2013 | 251,000 guests | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 264,000 guests | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 257,000 guests | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 208,000 guests | -19.1% |
| 2017 | 197,000 guests | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 197,000 guests | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 219,000 guests | +11.2% |
| 2020 | 155,000 guests | -29.2% |
| 2021 | 159,000 guests | +2.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 187,111 guests | 122,000 guests | 248,000 guests | 9 |
| 2010s | 237,300 guests | 197,000 guests | 278,000 guests | 10 |
| 2020s | 157,000 guests | 155,000 guests | 159,000 guests | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 71 Kyrgyzstan 311,000 guests compare
- 72 Malta 271,588 guests compare
- 73 North Macedonia 223,419 guests compare
- 75 Montenegro 152,000 guests compare
- 76 New Caledonia 147,000 guests compare
- 77 Eswatini 129,600 guests compare
More reference data data for Mozambique
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2808 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 27.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.53 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Mozambique?
- Local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Mozambique was 159,000 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 278,000 guests in 2011.
- What is the lowest local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 122,000 guests in 2003.
- How does Mozambique rank for local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments?
- Mozambique ranks 74th out of 96 countries with data for 2021.
- Is local vs. foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Mozambique 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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Number of domestic visitors who check in to hotels and similar accommodation establishments within their own country.