Arrivals of tourists from abroad for business purposes in Botswana
Botswana: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for business purposes was 110,700 trips in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for business purposes in Botswana, 1995–2021
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in trips.
Analysis
The most recent figure for arrivals of tourists from abroad for business purposes in Botswana is 110,700 trips, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 59.7% on the previous year and down 41.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad for business purposes in Botswana peaked at 609,000 trips in 2014 and was at its lowest, 49,000 trips, in 1996.
That places Botswana 88th out of 175 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 63,800 trips | 49,000 trips | 81,000 trips | 5 |
| 2000s | 111,570 trips | 77,000 trips | 147,000 trips | 10 |
| 2010s | 364,700 trips | 149,000 trips | 609,000 trips | 9 |
| 2020s | 90,000 trips | 69,300 trips | 110,700 trips | 2 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 85 Uganda 128,200 trips compare
- 86 Bangladesh 122,000 trips compare
- 87 Egypt, Arab Rep. 116,000 trips compare
- 89 Andorra 109,000 trips compare
- 90 Korea, Rep. 107,900 trips compare
- 91 Albania 106,300 trips compare
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.003 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 1,922 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure Management 21.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Crop Residues 11.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0825 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural Soil 1,899 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad for business purposes in Botswana?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad for business purposes in Botswana was 110,700 trips in 2021, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad for business purposes recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 609,000 trips in 2014.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad for business purposes recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 49,000 trips in 1996.
- How does Botswana rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for business purposes?
- Botswana ranks 88th out of 175 countries with data for 2021.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad for business purposes rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana 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 for business purposes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of international trips where the main purpose is business-related and the visitor stays overnight.