Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Burundi

Burundi: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 299,000 arrivals in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
299,000 arrivals
Change on year
up 59.9%
World rank
148th
of 203 countries
All-time high
299,000 arrivals
in 2017
All-time low
11,000 arrivals
in 1997
Years of data
23
1995–2017

Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Burundi, 1995–2017

0100.0k200.0k300.0k1995200620171995: 34.0k arrivals1996: 27.0k arrivals1997: 11.0k arrivals1998: 15.0k arrivals1999: 26.0k arrivals2000: 29.0k arrivals2001: 36.0k arrivals2002: 74.0k arrivals2003: 74.0k arrivals2004: 133.0k arrivals2005: 148.0k arrivals2006: 214.0k arrivals2007: 192.0k arrivals2008: 202.0k arrivals2009: 212.0k arrivals2010: 142.0k arrivals2011: 144.0k arrivals2012: 147.0k arrivals2013: 234.0k arrivals2014: 235.0k arrivals2015: 131.0k arrivals2016: 187.0k arrivals2017: 299.0k arrivals

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for arrivals of tourists from abroad in Burundi is 299,000 arrivals, measured in 2017. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.

The figure is up 59.9% on the previous year and up 55.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Burundi peaked at 299,000 arrivals in 2017 and was at its lowest, 11,000 arrivals, in 1997.

Burundi ranks 148th of 203 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 22,600 arrivals 11,000 arrivals 34,000 arrivals 5
2000s 131,400 arrivals 29,000 arrivals 214,000 arrivals 10
2010s 189,875 arrivals 131,000 arrivals 299,000 arrivals 8

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  5. 150 Cayman Islands 284,300 arrivals compare
  6. 151 Suriname 278,000 arrivals compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Burundi?
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Burundi was 299,000 arrivals in 2017, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Burundi?
The highest recorded value was 299,000 arrivals in 2017.
What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Burundi?
The lowest recorded value was 11,000 arrivals in 1997.
How does Burundi rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
Burundi ranks 148th out of 203 countries with data for 2017.
Is arrivals of tourists from abroad rising or falling in Burundi?
Over the last ten years it is up 55.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burundi data come from?
The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Arrivals of tourists from abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Arrivals of tourists from abroad
Unit
arrivals
Source
UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
203 places, 5,187 data points, 1995–2024
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Number of trips by visitors who arrive from abroad and stay overnight.