Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Namibia
Namibia: Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments was 698,000 guests in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Namibia, 1995–2006
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in guests.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Namibia is 698,000 guests, measured in 2006. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is up 63.8% on the previous year and up 215.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Namibia peaked at 698,000 guests in 2006 and was at its lowest, 149,000 guests, in 2003.
That places Namibia 75th out of 139 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Namibia, year by year
| Year | guests | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 221,000 guests | — |
| 1997 | 229,000 guests | +3.6% |
| 1998 | 259,000 guests | +13.1% |
| 1999 | 204,000 guests | -21.2% |
| 2000 | 248,000 guests | +21.6% |
| 2001 | 236,000 guests | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 317,000 guests | +34.3% |
| 2003 | 149,000 guests | -53.0% |
| 2005 | 426,000 guests | +185.9% |
| 2006 | 698,000 guests | +63.8% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 698,000 guests is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 183,000 guests, 3.8× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 698,000 guests is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 203,670 guests, 3.4× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 228,250 guests | 204,000 guests | 259,000 guests | 4 |
| 2000s | 345,667 guests | 149,000 guests | 698,000 guests | 6 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 72 North Macedonia 809,177 guests compare
- 73 Cape Verde 785,000 guests compare
- 74 Luxembourg 733,000 guests compare
- 76 Philippines 670,000 guests compare
- 77 Aruba 627,000 guests compare
- 78 Israel 589,441 guests compare
More reference data data for Namibia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0579 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0157 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.194 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1306 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0853 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Namibia?
- Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments in Namibia was 698,000 guests in 2006, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 698,000 guests in 2006.
- What is the lowest foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 149,000 guests in 2003.
- How does Namibia rank for foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments?
- Namibia ranks 75th out of 139 countries with data for 2006.
- Is foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 215.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign guests in hotels and similar establishments. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of international visitors who check in to hotels and similar accommodation establishments.