Namibia's international tourist arrivals fall by 3.2%
Namibia experienced a 3.2% decline in international tourist arrivals between 2024 and 2025, with significant drops in visitors from Germany and the Americas. The government has identified safety concerns and crime against tourists as primary factors for the downturn.
Why it matters
Demonstrates how public safety and international perception directly impact the economic stability of tourism-dependent nations.
INTERNATIONAL tourist arrivals in Namibia declined by 3.2% between 2024 and 2025, decreasing from 1,257,093 recorded in 2024 to 1,217,108.
Objective reporting on government statistics and ministerial statements.
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