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

Latest (2016)
205,500 trips
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
126th
of 179 countries
All-time high
206,900 trips
in 2015
All-time low
14,000 trips
in 2003
Years of data
20
1995–2016

Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1995–2016

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k1995200520161995: 15.0k trips1998: 44.0k trips1999: 65.0k trips2000: 93.0k trips2001: 49.0k trips2002: 25.0k trips2003: 14.0k trips2004: 14.0k trips2005: 19.0k trips2006: 20.0k trips2007: 21.0k trips2008: 18.0k trips2009: 19.0k trips2010: 46.0k trips2011: 67.0k trips2012: 91.0k trips2013: 107.1k trips2014: 194.8k trips2015: 206.9k trips2016: 205.5k trips

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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  3. 125 French Polynesia 206,700 trips compare
  4. 127 Belize 203,500 trips compare
  5. 128 Botswana 203,100 trips compare
  6. 129 Myanmar 189,100 trips compare

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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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Indicator
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes
Unit
trips
Source
UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
179 places, 4,054 data points, 1995–2024
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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.