Botswana vs Jamaica: Air passengers
Botswana
172,720
in 2023
Jamaica
180,951
in 2018
Botswana rank
134th
Jamaica rank
133rd
Air passengers over time
- Botswana
- Jamaica
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 180,951 against 172,720 in Botswana, a difference of 8,231.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 40 shared years of data; in 1979 it was Jamaica ahead.
Botswana ranks 134th and Jamaica ranks 133rd of 183 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 1 and Jamaica in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Jamaica | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10,400 | 795,300 | 784,900 | Jamaica |
| 1980s | 55,330 | 932,560 | 877,230 | Jamaica |
| 1990s | 112,600 | 1.20 million | 1.08 million | Jamaica |
| 2000s | 205,516 | 1.75 million | 1.54 million | Jamaica |
| 2010s | 284,024 | 76,041 | 207,982 | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher air passengers, Botswana or Jamaica?
- Jamaica, at 180,951 against 172,720 in Botswana as of 2018.
- What is the difference in air passengers between Botswana and Jamaica?
- 8,231, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Jamaica?
- 40 years are reported by both, from 1979 to 2018.
- How do Botswana and Jamaica rank globally for air passengers?
- Botswana ranks 134th and Jamaica ranks 133rd 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.