Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Mozambique
Mozambique: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 492,000 arrivals in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
492,000 arrivals
Change on year
down 48.3%
World rank
126th
of 203 countries
All-time high
2.74 million arrivals
in 2018
All-time low
323,000 arrivals
in 2001
Years of data
21
2001–2021
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Mozambique, 2001–2021
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.
Analysis
Mozambique recorded 492,000 arrivals for arrivals of tourists from abroad in 2021.
The figure is down 48.3% on the previous year and down 74.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Mozambique peaked at 2.74 million arrivals in 2018 and was at its lowest, 323,000 arrivals, 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.
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | arrivals | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 323,000 arrivals | — |
| 2002 | 541,000 arrivals | +67.5% |
| 2003 | 441,000 arrivals | -18.5% |
| 2004 | 470,000 arrivals | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 578,000 arrivals | +23.0% |
| 2006 | 664,000 arrivals | +14.9% |
| 2007 | 771,000 arrivals | +16.1% |
| 2008 | 1.19 million arrivals | +54.7% |
| 2009 | 1.46 million arrivals | +22.5% |
| 2010 | 1.72 million arrivals | +17.6% |
| 2011 | 1.90 million arrivals | +10.7% |
| 2012 | 2.11 million arrivals | +11.1% |
| 2013 | 1.89 million arrivals | -10.7% |
| 2014 | 1.66 million arrivals | -11.9% |
| 2015 | 1.55 million arrivals | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 1.64 million arrivals | +5.6% |
| 2017 | 1.45 million arrivals | -11.7% |
| 2018 | 2.74 million arrivals | +89.6% |
| 2019 | 2.02 million arrivals | -26.4% |
| 2020 | 952,000 arrivals | -52.8% |
| 2021 | 492,000 arrivals | -48.3% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 492,000 arrivals is above the median for low income countries, which is 366,700 arrivals, 1.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 492,000 arrivals is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 393,000 arrivals, 1.3× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 715,778 arrivals | 323,000 arrivals | 1.46 million arrivals | 9 |
| 2010s | 1.87 million arrivals | 1.45 million arrivals | 2.74 million arrivals | 10 |
| 2020s | 722,000 arrivals | 492,000 arrivals | 952,000 arrivals | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
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Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Mozambique?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Mozambique was 492,000 arrivals in 2021, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 2.74 million arrivals in 2018.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 323,000 arrivals in 2001.
- How does Mozambique rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
- Mozambique ranks 126th out of 203 countries with data for 2021.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad 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 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.