International tourist trips in Congo
Congo: International tourist trips was 156,000 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2018)
156,000
Change on year
up 4.7%
World rank
158th
of 203 countries
All-time high
343,000
in 2013
All-time low
14,000
in 1999
Years of data
24
1995–2018
International tourist trips in Congo, 1995–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2018, international tourist trips in Congo stood at 156,000.
That represents a change of up 4.7% on the previous year and up 151.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international tourist trips in Congo peaked at 343,000 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 14,000, in 1999.
That places Congo 158th out of 203 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
International tourist trips in Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 37,000 | — |
| 1996 | 39,000 | +5.4% |
| 1997 | 27,000 | -30.8% |
| 1998 | 20,000 | -25.9% |
| 1999 | 14,000 | -30.0% |
| 2000 | 19,000 | +35.7% |
| 2001 | 27,000 | +42.1% |
| 2002 | 22,000 | -18.5% |
| 2003 | 23,000 | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 31,000 | +34.8% |
| 2005 | 35,000 | +12.9% |
| 2006 | 46,000 | +31.4% |
| 2007 | 55,000 | +19.6% |
| 2008 | 62,000 | +12.7% |
| 2009 | 94,000 | +51.6% |
| 2010 | 194,000 | +106.4% |
| 2011 | 218,000 | +12.4% |
| 2012 | 256,000 | +17.4% |
| 2013 | 343,000 | +34.0% |
| 2014 | 226,000 | -34.1% |
| 2015 | 220,000 | -2.7% |
| 2016 | 211,000 | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 149,000 | -29.4% |
| 2018 | 156,000 | +4.7% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 156,000 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 546,464, 29% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Congo's 156,000 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 393,000, 40% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 27,400 | 14,000 | 39,000 | 5 |
| 2000s | 41,400 | 19,000 | 94,000 | 10 |
| 2010s | 219,222 | 149,000 | 343,000 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Congo
More reference data data for Congo
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0199 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1866 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2108 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0031 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2108 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0668 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0724 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.9126 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.017 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international tourist trips in Congo?
- International tourist trips in Congo was 156,000 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest international tourist trips recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 343,000 in 2013.
- What is the lowest international tourist trips recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,000 in 1999.
- How does Congo rank for international tourist trips?
- Congo ranks 158th out of 203 countries with data for 2018.
- Is international tourist trips rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 151.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of International tourist trips. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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