Currently only arrivals into and departures from the country data is compiled under tourism statistics. The data is derived administratively from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship arrival/departure forms, which are completed by non-citizens at points of entry and exit. The data is analyzed by month of entry or departure, demographic characteristics, purpose and point of entry, country of residence and nationality, mode of travel etc. The information derived from this data is useful to inform policies, planning and decisions on the development and management of the tourism sector in Botswana, also in monitoring and evaluation for demand and supply considerations within the sector. Other users include research institutions, private sector, domestic and international organizations and the general public. The data serves a variety of purposes, including for marketing and investment decision making.
The Services part measures services transactions between residents and non-residents of the economy and classification of these will be carried out in stages as soon as the section becomes operational.
Indicators compiled include:
| Tourists by Key Characteristics – 2024 Q1 | Totals |
|---|---|
| Total Tourists Arrivals | 267,805 |
| Male | 179,311 |
| Female | 88,494 |
| Purpose of Visit | |
| In Transit | 87,112 |
| VFR | 58,845 |
| Holiday Tourist | 54,874 |
| Business | 46,975 |
| Other | 19,999 |
| Age Group (years) | |
| Under 15 | 10,512 |
| 15 - 24 | 15,990 |
| 25 - 34 | 53,499 |
| 35 - 44 | 78,292 |
| 45 - 54 | 55,564 |
| 55 - 64 | 32,463 |
| 65+ | 21,458 |
| Not known | 27 |
| Length of stay | |
| <1 | 261 |
| 1 - 3 | 99,710 |
| 4 - 7 | 91,395 |
| 8 - 14 | 38,241 |
| 15 - 21 | 9,595 |
| 22+ | 28,603 |