Local guests in hotels and similar establishments in Botswana
Botswana: Local guests in hotels and similar establishments was 503,000 guests in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Local guests in hotels and similar establishments in Botswana, 2001–2013
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in guests.
Analysis
The most recent figure for local guests in hotels and similar establishments in Botswana is 503,000 guests, measured in 2013. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.6% on the previous year and up 322.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, local guests in hotels and similar establishments in Botswana peaked at 503,000 guests in 2013 and was at its lowest, 74,000 guests, in 2001.
That places Botswana 66th out of 96 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the middle of the range.
Local guests in hotels and similar establishments in Botswana, year by year
| Year | guests | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 74,000 guests | — |
| 2002 | 149,000 guests | +101.4% |
| 2003 | 119,000 guests | -20.1% |
| 2004 | 89,000 guests | -25.2% |
| 2005 | 145,000 guests | +62.9% |
| 2011 | 481,000 guests | +231.7% |
| 2013 | 503,000 guests | +4.6% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 503,000 guests is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.69 million guests, 30% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 503,000 guests is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 119,578 guests, 4.2× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 115,200 guests | 74,000 guests | 149,000 guests | 5 |
| 2010s | 492,000 guests | 481,000 guests | 503,000 guests | 2 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More reference data data for Botswana
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0078 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0825 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0424 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is local guests in hotels and similar establishments in Botswana?
- Local guests in hotels and similar establishments in Botswana was 503,000 guests in 2013, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest local guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 503,000 guests in 2013.
- What is the lowest local guests in hotels and similar establishments recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 74,000 guests in 2001.
- How does Botswana rank for local guests in hotels and similar establishments?
- Botswana ranks 66th out of 96 countries with data for 2013.
- Is local guests in hotels and similar establishments rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 322.7%. 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 Local guests in hotels and similar establishments. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of domestic visitors who check in to hotels and similar accommodation establishments within their own country.