Countries with the Most Air Passengers (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
Air passenger volumes reflect both economic activity and global connectivity. {#1} carries the most air passengers at {#1_value}. Here are the top 25 countries.
World leads with air transport, passengers carried of 4.27B.
United States ranks #2 at 941.6M.
China ranks #3 at 619.2M.
Ireland ranks #4 at 192.5M.
India ranks #5 at 180.4M.
Top 25 Countries by Air Transport, Passengers Carried
| # | Country | Air Transport, Passengers Carried | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  World | 4.27B | 2023 |
| 2 |  United States | 941.6M | 2023 |
| 3 |  China | 619.2M | 2023 |
| 4 |  Ireland | 192.5M | 2023 |
| 5 |  India | 180.4M | 2023 |
| 6 |  Turkiye | 125.9M | 2023 |
| 7 |  Japan | 120.3M | 2023 |
| 8 |  United Kingdom | 118.9M | 2023 |
| 9 |  Russian Federation | 98.9M | 2023 |
| 10 |  Indonesia | 97.0M | 2023 |
| 11 |  Brazil | 95.4M | 2023 |
| 12 |  Spain | 94.1M | 2023 |
| 13 |  United Arab Emirates | 91.1M | 2023 |
| 14 |  Canada | 88.6M | 2023 |
| 15 |  Germany | 80.2M | 2023 |
| 16 |  Mexico | 78.8M | 2023 |
| 17 |  Korea, Rep. | 76.3M | 2023 |
| 18 |  Australia | 69.0M | 2023 |
| 19 |  France | 64.6M | 2023 |
| 20 |  Hungary | 55.6M | 2023 |
| 21 |  Viet Nam | 55.1M | 2023 |
| 22 |  Thailand | 51.9M | 2023 |
| 23 |  Saudi Arabia | 48.0M | 2023 |
| 24 |  Singapore | 47.5M | 2023 |
| 25 |  Malaysia | 46.7M | 2023 |
Data from 178 countries is available. View full rankings →
FAQ
What is the highest air transport, passengers carried in 2023?
World has the highest air transport, passengers carried at 4.27B in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 178 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.