Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Niger
Niger: Arrivals of tourists from abroad was 85,000 arrivals in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Niger, 1995–2020
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in arrivals.
Analysis
The most recent figure for arrivals of tourists from abroad in Niger is 85,000 arrivals, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of down 55.7% on the previous year and up 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad in Niger peaked at 192,000 arrivals in 2019 and was at its lowest, 35,000 arrivals, in 1995.
Niger ranks 173rd 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.
Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Niger, year by year
| Year | arrivals | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 35,000 arrivals | — |
| 1996 | 68,000 arrivals | +94.3% |
| 1997 | 68,000 arrivals | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 41,000 arrivals | -39.7% |
| 1999 | 39,000 arrivals | -4.9% |
| 2000 | 50,000 arrivals | +28.2% |
| 2001 | 52,000 arrivals | +4.0% |
| 2002 | 39,000 arrivals | -25.0% |
| 2003 | 55,000 arrivals | +41.0% |
| 2004 | 57,000 arrivals | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 58,000 arrivals | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 60,000 arrivals | +3.4% |
| 2007 | 48,000 arrivals | -20.0% |
| 2008 | 73,000 arrivals | +52.1% |
| 2009 | 66,000 arrivals | -9.6% |
| 2010 | 74,000 arrivals | +12.1% |
| 2011 | 82,000 arrivals | +10.8% |
| 2012 | 94,000 arrivals | +14.6% |
| 2013 | 123,000 arrivals | +30.9% |
| 2014 | 135,000 arrivals | +9.8% |
| 2015 | 135,000 arrivals | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 152,000 arrivals | +12.6% |
| 2017 | 164,000 arrivals | +7.9% |
| 2018 | 157,000 arrivals | -4.3% |
| 2019 | 192,000 arrivals | +22.3% |
| 2020 | 85,000 arrivals | -55.7% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 85,000 arrivals is below the median for low income countries, which is 366,700 arrivals, 23% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Niger's 85,000 arrivals is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 393,000 arrivals, 22% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Niger changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +94.3% | 35,000 arrivals | 68,000 arrivals |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 50,200 arrivals | 35,000 arrivals | 68,000 arrivals | 5 |
| 2000s | 55,800 arrivals | 39,000 arrivals | 73,000 arrivals | 10 |
| 2010s | 130,800 arrivals | 74,000 arrivals | 192,000 arrivals | 10 |
| 2020s | 85,000 arrivals | 85,000 arrivals | 85,000 arrivals | 1 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 170 Northern Mariana Islands 96,100 arrivals compare
- 171 San Marino 94,000 arrivals compare
- 172 French Guiana 86,000 arrivals compare
- 174 Saint Kitts and Nevis 79,800 arrivals compare
- 175 Anguilla 74,100 arrivals compare
- 176 Papua New Guinea 66,800 arrivals compare
More reference data data for Niger
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2425 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 9.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8132 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.3983 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 37.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 42.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.1 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad in Niger?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad in Niger was 85,000 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 192,000 arrivals in 2019.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 35,000 arrivals in 1995.
- How does Niger rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad?
- Niger ranks 173rd out of 203 countries with data for 2020.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.