How does Gabon rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes?

Gabon ranks 136th out of 179 countries with data for 1999.

Where does this Gabon 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.

Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Gabon

Name: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Gabon
Creator: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Gabon: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes was 137,000 trips in 1999. ▲ Rising

Latest (1999)

137,000 trips

Change on year

down 9.3%

World rank

136th

of 179 countries

All-time high

151,000 trips

in 1998

All-time low

91,000 trips

in 1995

Years of data

1995–1999

Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Gabon, 1995–1999

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 personal purposes in Gabon is 137,000 trips, measured in 1999.

That represents a change of down 9.3% on the previous year and up 50.5% over five years.

Gabon ranks 136th of 179 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Countries ranked near Gabon

133 Mali 159,300 trips compare
134 Bangladesh 145,000 trips compare
135 Haiti 139,100 trips compare
137 Eritrea 136,000 trips compare
138 Malawi 126,000 trips compare
139 Grenada 124,900 trips compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Gabon?: Arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes in Gabon was 137,000 trips in 1999, 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 Gabon?: The highest recorded value was 151,000 trips in 1998.
What is the lowest arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes recorded in Gabon?: The lowest recorded value was 91,000 trips in 1995.
How does Gabon rank for arrivals of tourists from abroad for personal purposes?: Gabon ranks 136th out of 179 countries with data for 1999.
Where does this Gabon 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
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Number of international trips where the main purpose is personal (leisure, visiting friends and relatives, health, etc.) and the visitor stays overnight.