GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Most-Visited Country In Africa Statistics

Egypt is the most-visited country in Africa, with over 13 million annual visitors.

Last Updated: June 17, 2024

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In this post, we will explore the tourism landscape in Africa through a series of compelling statistics on visitor numbers, contributions to GDP, and notable destinations. Despite the challenging global conditions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, several African countries have continued to attract significant numbers of international tourists. Let’s delve into the data to uncover which country emerged as the most visited destination in Africa, and how others fared in comparison.

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"Despite the challenging global conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Morocco managed to attract 3.6 million tourists in 2020."

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"Egypt was the second most visited country in Africa in 2019, receiving 12.8 million international tourists."

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"Tunisia was the fifth most visited African country, with 6.8 million tourists in 2018."

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"South Africa's tourism numbers averaged 9 million in 2019, making it the third most-visited country in Africa."

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"According to 2018 data, Seychelles’ tourism sector growth had a direct contribution of 26.3% to the countries GDP making it heavily dependent on tourism."

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"In 2019, Zimbabwe had over 2.5 million tourists visit Victoria Falls, one of the most frequented tourist spots in Africa."

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"In 2018, Algeria had a surge of 41.3% increase in international travelers compared to the previous year."

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"In 2015, Cape Verde tourism contributed around 42.6% to the countries GDP."

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"(2019) Benin experienced a 4.7% increase in international tourists."

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"(2018) Rwanda recorded more than 1.3 million visitor arrivals."

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"In 2019, Uganda recorded 1.6 million arrivals, making it among the top 10 most visited countries in Africa."

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"Ghana, in 2019, recorded over 1.13 million visitors."

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"In 2017, Mali recorded 176,000 international arrivals."

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"Cameroon received 1 million visitors in 2015."

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"In 2016, approximately 2.3 million tourists visited Israel."

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"According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the total contribution of Travel & Tourism to GDP of Mali was XOF2,499.8bn, 20.1% of GDP in 2018."

Morocco stood out as a resilient tourist destination amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, attracting 3.6 million visitors in 2020. Egypt, South Africa, and Tunisia also demonstrated strong appeal with their significant tourist numbers in recent years. Seychelles and Cape Verde showcased a heavy reliance on tourism for GDP contribution, emphasizing the sector’s economic importance. Other countries such as Zimbabwe, Algeria, Benin, Rwanda, Uganda, Ghana, Mali, Cameroon, and Israel also contributed to the diverse tourism landscape in Africa. These statistics highlight the varied attractions and economic impacts of tourism across the continent.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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