Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Burundi
Burundi: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 299,000 arrivals in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Burundi, 1995–2017
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.
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Burundi, year by year
| Year | arrivals | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 34,000 arrivals | — |
| 1996 | 27,000 arrivals | -20.6% |
| 1997 | 11,000 arrivals | -59.3% |
| 1998 | 15,000 arrivals | +36.4% |
| 1999 | 26,000 arrivals | +73.3% |
| 2000 | 29,000 arrivals | +11.5% |
| 2001 | 36,000 arrivals | +24.1% |
| 2002 | 74,000 arrivals | +105.6% |
| 2003 | 74,000 arrivals | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 133,000 arrivals | +79.7% |
| 2005 | 148,000 arrivals | +11.3% |
| 2006 | 214,000 arrivals | +44.6% |
| 2007 | 192,000 arrivals | -10.3% |
| 2008 | 202,000 arrivals | +5.2% |
| 2009 | 212,000 arrivals | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 142,000 arrivals | -33.0% |
| 2011 | 144,000 arrivals | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 147,000 arrivals | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 234,000 arrivals | +59.2% |
| 2014 | 235,000 arrivals | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 131,000 arrivals | -44.3% |
| 2016 | 187,000 arrivals | +42.7% |
| 2017 | 299,000 arrivals | +59.9% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 299,000 arrivals is below the median for low income countries, which is 366,700 arrivals, 82% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 299,000 arrivals is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 393,000 arrivals, 76% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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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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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Number of trips by visitors who arrive from abroad and stay overnight.