Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Guinea

Guinea: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 99,000 arrivals in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
99,000 arrivals
Change on year
up 57.1%
World rank
169th
of 203 countries
All-time high
131,000 arrivals
in 2011
All-time low
12,000 arrivals
in 1996
Years of data
21
1996–2017

Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Guinea, 1996–2017

025.0k50.0k75.0k100.0k125.0k1996200620171996: 12.0k arrivals1997: 17.0k arrivals1998: 23.0k arrivals1999: 27.0k arrivals2000: 33.0k arrivals2001: 38.0k arrivals2002: 43.0k arrivals2003: 44.0k arrivals2004: 45.0k arrivals2005: 45.0k arrivals2006: 46.1k arrivals2007: 30.0k arrivals2008: 24.0k arrivals2010: 12.4k arrivals2011: 131.0k arrivals2012: 96.0k arrivals2013: 56.0k arrivals2014: 33.0k arrivals2015: 35.0k arrivals2016: 63.0k arrivals2017: 99.0k arrivals

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

Analysis

In 2017, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Guinea stood at 99,000 arrivals.

The figure is up 57.1% on the previous year and up 230.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Guinea peaked at 131,000 arrivals in 2011 and was at its lowest, 12,000 arrivals, in 1996.

Guinea ranks 169th of 203 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 19,750 arrivals 12,000 arrivals 27,000 arrivals 4
2000s 38,678 arrivals 24,000 arrivals 46,100 arrivals 9
2010s 65,675 arrivals 12,400 arrivals 131,000 arrivals 8

Countries ranked near Guinea

  1. 166 Kuwait 122,456 arrivals compare
  2. 168 Cook Islands 113,600 arrivals compare
  3. 170 Northern Mariana Islands 96,100 arrivals compare
  4. 171 San Marino 94,000 arrivals compare
  5. 172 French Guiana 86,000 arrivals compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Guinea?
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Guinea was 99,000 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 Guinea?
The highest recorded value was 131,000 arrivals in 2011.
What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Guinea?
The lowest recorded value was 12,000 arrivals in 1996.
How does Guinea rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
Guinea ranks 169th out of 203 countries with data for 2017.
Is arrivals of tourists from abroad rising or falling in Guinea?
Over the last ten years it is up 230.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Guinea 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.