Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 34,600 arrivals in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Central African Republic, 1995–2020
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 34,600 arrivals for arrivals of tourists from abroad in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 60.2% on the previous year and down 35.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Central African Republic peaked at 120,500 arrivals in 2015 and was at its lowest, 2,900 arrivals, in 2002.
That places Central African Republic 184th out of 203 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | arrivals | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 26,000 arrivals | — |
| 1996 | 21,000 arrivals | -19.2% |
| 1997 | 17,000 arrivals | -19.0% |
| 1998 | 7,500 arrivals | -55.9% |
| 1999 | 10,000 arrivals | +33.3% |
| 2000 | 11,200 arrivals | +12.0% |
| 2001 | 9,900 arrivals | -11.6% |
| 2002 | 2,900 arrivals | -70.7% |
| 2003 | 5,700 arrivals | +96.6% |
| 2004 | 8,200 arrivals | +43.9% |
| 2005 | 12,000 arrivals | +46.3% |
| 2006 | 13,800 arrivals | +15.0% |
| 2007 | 17,100 arrivals | +23.9% |
| 2008 | 30,600 arrivals | +78.9% |
| 2009 | 52,400 arrivals | +71.2% |
| 2010 | 53,800 arrivals | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 65,400 arrivals | +21.6% |
| 2012 | 70,800 arrivals | +8.3% |
| 2013 | 83,500 arrivals | +17.9% |
| 2014 | 95,700 arrivals | +14.6% |
| 2015 | 120,500 arrivals | +25.9% |
| 2016 | 82,000 arrivals | -32.0% |
| 2017 | 107,000 arrivals | +30.5% |
| 2018 | 109,000 arrivals | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 87,000 arrivals | -20.2% |
| 2020 | 34,600 arrivals | -60.2% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 34,600 arrivals is below the median for low income countries, which is 366,700 arrivals, 9% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 34,600 arrivals is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 393,000 arrivals, 9% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16,300 arrivals | 7,500 arrivals | 26,000 arrivals | 5 |
| 2000s | 16,380 arrivals | 2,900 arrivals | 52,400 arrivals | 10 |
| 2010s | 87,470 arrivals | 53,800 arrivals | 120,500 arrivals | 10 |
| 2020s | 34,600 arrivals | 34,600 arrivals | 34,600 arrivals | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Central African Republic?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Central African Republic was 34,600 arrivals in 2020, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 120,500 arrivals in 2015.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,900 arrivals in 2002.
- How does Central African Republic rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
- Central African Republic ranks 184th out of 203 countries with data for 2020.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.7%. 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 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.