Benin vs Lesotho: Air passengers
Benin
899
in 2016
Lesotho
1,300
in 1999
Benin rank
179th
Lesotho rank
178th
Air passengers over time
- Benin
- Lesotho
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 1,300 against 899 in Benin, a difference of 401.
That makes Lesotho's figure about 1.4 times Benin's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 179th and Lesotho ranks 178th of 183 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Lesotho | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 43,633 | 22,333 | 21,300 | Benin |
| 1980s | 85,030 | 52,060 | 32,970 | Benin |
| 1990s | 75,540 | 26,710 | 48,830 | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher air passengers, Benin or Lesotho?
- Lesotho, at 1,300 against 899 in Benin as of 1999.
- What is the difference in air passengers between Benin and Lesotho?
- 401, with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Lesotho?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 1974 to 1999.
- How do Benin and Lesotho rank globally for air passengers?
- Benin ranks 179th and Lesotho ranks 178th of 183 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Air passengers. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Domestic and international passengers of airlines registered in the country. Passengers counted each time they travel.