International tourist trips in Mozambique

Mozambique: International tourist trips was 492,000 in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
492,000
Change on year
down 48.3%
World rank
126th
of 203 countries
All-time high
2.74 million
in 2018
All-time low
323,000
in 2001
Years of data
21
2001–2021

International tourist trips in Mozambique, 2001–2021

500.0k1.0M1.5M2.0M2.5M2001201120212001: 323.0k2002: 541.0k2003: 441.0k2004: 470.0k2005: 578.0k2006: 664.0k2007: 771.0k2008: 1.2M2009: 1.5M2010: 1.7M2011: 1.9M2012: 2.1M2013: 1.9M2014: 1.7M2015: 1.6M2016: 1.6M2017: 1.4M2018: 2.7M2019: 2.0M2020: 952.0k2021: 492.0k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Mozambique recorded 492,000 for international tourist trips in 2021.

The figure is down 48.3% on the previous year and down 74.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international tourist trips in Mozambique peaked at 2.74 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 323,000, in 2001.

Mozambique ranks 126th 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.

International tourist trips in Mozambique, year by year

Annual values for International tourist trips in Mozambique, 2001 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2001 323,000 —
2002 541,000 +67.5%
2003 441,000 -18.5%
2004 470,000 +6.6%
2005 578,000 +23.0%
2006 664,000 +14.9%
2007 771,000 +16.1%
2008 1.19 million +54.7%
2009 1.46 million +22.5%
2010 1.72 million +17.6%
2011 1.90 million +10.7%
2012 2.11 million +11.1%
2013 1.89 million -10.7%
2014 1.66 million -11.9%
2015 1.55 million -6.6%
2016 1.64 million +5.6%
2017 1.45 million -11.7%
2018 2.74 million +89.6%
2019 2.02 million -26.4%
2020 952,000 -52.8%
2021 492,000 -48.3%

Mozambique compared with similar countries

  • Mozambique's 492,000 is above the median for low income countries, which is 366,700, 1.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
  • Mozambique's 492,000 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 393,000, 1.3× the median. (41 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 715,778 323,000 1.46 million 9
2010s 1.87 million 1.45 million 2.74 million 10
2020s 722,000 492,000 952,000 2

Countries ranked near Mozambique

  1. 123 Uganda 513,000 compare
  2. 124 Thailand 511,000 compare
  3. 125 Reunion 495,000 compare
  4. 127 Curacao 489,600 compare
  5. 128 Togo 482,000 compare
  6. 129 Rwanda 480,000 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is international tourist trips in Mozambique?
International tourist trips in Mozambique was 492,000 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest international tourist trips recorded in Mozambique?
The highest recorded value was 2.74 million in 2018.
What is the lowest international tourist trips recorded in Mozambique?
The lowest recorded value was 323,000 in 2001.
How does Mozambique rank for international tourist trips?
Mozambique ranks 126th out of 203 countries with data for 2021.
Is international tourist trips rising or falling in Mozambique?
Over the last ten years it is down 74.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mozambique 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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Indicator
International tourist trips
Source
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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