Ratio of inbound to outbound tourist trips in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Ratio of inbound to outbound tourist trips was 6.35 ratio in 1999. ◆ Volatile
Ratio of inbound to outbound tourist trips in Zimbabwe, 1995–1999
Source: UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in ratio.
Analysis
In 1999, ratio of inbound to outbound tourist trips in Zimbabwe stood at 6.35 ratio.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 31.9% on the previous year and up 19.2% over five years.
Zimbabwe ranks 12th of 107 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Ratio of inbound to outbound tourist trips in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5.32 ratio | — |
| 1996 | 22.86 ratio | +329.3% |
| 1997 | 10.41 ratio | -54.4% |
| 1998 | 9.32 ratio | -10.5% |
| 1999 | 6.35 ratio | -31.9% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 6.35 ratio is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.17 ratio, 5.4× the median. (17 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 6.35 ratio is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.57 ratio, 4.0× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 9 Turkey 6.94 ratio compare
- 10 Seychelles 6.51 ratio compare
- 11 French Polynesia 6.42 ratio compare
- 13 Romania 5.98 ratio
- 14 Puerto Rico 5.66 ratio compare
- 15 Maldives 5.55 ratio compare
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Political opposition, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament and government, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2024)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 122.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 5 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ratio of inbound to outbound tourist trips in Zimbabwe?
- Ratio of inbound to outbound tourist trips in Zimbabwe was 6.35 ratio in 1999, according to UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest ratio of inbound to outbound tourist trips recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 22.86 ratio in 1996.
- What is the lowest ratio of inbound to outbound tourist trips recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.32 ratio in 1995.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for ratio of inbound to outbound tourist trips?
- Zimbabwe ranks 12th out of 107 countries with data for 1999.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from UN Tourism (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Ratio of inbound to outbound tourist trips. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Tourist trips refer to the number of trips made by individuals traveling abroad and staying overnight. A country with a ratio greater than one has more incoming than outgoing tourists (i.e. has more visitors than locals leaving).