Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes was 205,500 trips in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1995–2016
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in trips.
Analysis
In 2016, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 205,500 trips.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 927.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 206,900 trips in 2015 and was at its lowest, 14,000 trips, in 2003.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 126th out of 179 countries with data for 2016, putting it 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 for personal purposes in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | trips | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 15,000 trips | — |
| 1998 | 44,000 trips | +193.3% |
| 1999 | 65,000 trips | +47.7% |
| 2000 | 93,000 trips | +43.1% |
| 2001 | 49,000 trips | -47.3% |
| 2002 | 25,000 trips | -49.0% |
| 2003 | 14,000 trips | -44.0% |
| 2004 | 14,000 trips | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 19,000 trips | +35.7% |
| 2006 | 20,000 trips | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 21,000 trips | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 18,000 trips | -14.3% |
| 2009 | 19,000 trips | +5.6% |
| 2010 | 46,000 trips | +142.1% |
| 2011 | 67,000 trips | +45.7% |
| 2012 | 91,000 trips | +35.8% |
| 2013 | 107,100 trips | +17.7% |
| 2014 | 194,800 trips | +81.9% |
| 2015 | 206,900 trips | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 205,500 trips | -0.7% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 205,500 trips is above the median for low income countries, which is 166,350 trips, 1.2× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 205,500 trips is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 228,750 trips, 90% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 41,333 trips | 15,000 trips | 65,000 trips | 3 |
| 2000s | 29,200 trips | 14,000 trips | 93,000 trips | 10 |
| 2010s | 131,186 trips | 46,000 trips | 206,900 trips | 7 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More reference data data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 220.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,924 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 1,764 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.2179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric 3,057 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Democratic Republic of Congo was 205,500 trips in 2016, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 206,900 trips in 2015.
- What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,000 trips in 2003.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 126th out of 179 countries with data for 2016.
- Is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 927.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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 personal purposes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of international trips where the main purpose is personal (leisure, visiting friends and relatives, health, etc.) and the visitor stays overnight.