Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Eritrea

Eritrea: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes was 136,000 trips in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
136,000 trips
Change on year
up 19.3%
World rank
137th
of 179 countries
All-time high
239,000 trips
in 1996
All-time low
42,000 trips
in 1999
Years of data
22
1995–2016

Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Eritrea, 1995–2016

50.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k1995200520161995: 236.0k trips1996: 239.0k trips1997: 235.0k trips1998: 92.0k trips1999: 42.0k trips2000: 49.0k trips2001: 91.0k trips2002: 80.0k trips2003: 64.0k trips2004: 74.0k trips2005: 71.0k trips2006: 66.0k trips2007: 71.0k trips2008: 62.0k trips2009: 72.0k trips2010: 77.0k trips2011: 100.0k trips2012: 123.0k trips2013: 137.0k trips2014: 116.0k trips2015: 114.0k trips2016: 136.0k trips

Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in trips.

Analysis

Eritrea recorded 136,000 trips for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in 2016.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.3% on the previous year and up 106.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Eritrea peaked at 239,000 trips in 1996 and was at its lowest, 42,000 trips, in 1999.

Eritrea ranks 137th of 179 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 168,800 trips 42,000 trips 239,000 trips 5
2000s 70,000 trips 49,000 trips 91,000 trips 10
2010s 114,714 trips 77,000 trips 137,000 trips 7

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  4. 138 Malawi 126,000 trips compare
  5. 139 Grenada 124,900 trips compare
  6. 140 Bermuda 122,900 trips compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Eritrea?
Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Eritrea was 136,000 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 Eritrea?
The highest recorded value was 239,000 trips in 1996.
What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes recorded in Eritrea?
The lowest recorded value was 42,000 trips in 1999.
How does Eritrea rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes?
Eritrea ranks 137th out of 179 countries with data for 2016.
Is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes rising or falling in Eritrea?
Over the last ten years it is up 106.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eritrea 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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About this data

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.