Cape Verde vs Nicaragua: Air passengers

Cape Verde
71,784
in 2023
Nicaragua
61,031
in 2000
Cape Verde rank
149th
Nicaragua rank
150th

Air passengers over time

  • Cape Verde
  • Nicaragua
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How they compare

Cape Verde currently reports 71,784 against 61,031 in Nicaragua, a difference of 10,753.

That makes Cape Verde's figure about 1.2 times Nicaragua's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 25 shared years of data; in 1976 it was Nicaragua ahead.

Cape Verde ranks 149th and Nicaragua ranks 150th of 183 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Cape Verde averaged higher in 3 and Nicaragua in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Cape Verde Nicaragua Difference Ahead
1970s 58,250 113,500 55,250 Nicaragua
1980s 133,640 94,390 39,250 Cape Verde
1990s 157,000 75,680 81,320 Cape Verde
2000s 263,547 61,031 202,516 Cape Verde

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher air passengers, Cape Verde or Nicaragua?
Cape Verde, at 71,784 against 61,031 in Nicaragua as of 2023.
What is the difference in air passengers between Cape Verde and Nicaragua?
10,753, with Cape Verde ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cape Verde and Nicaragua?
25 years are reported by both, from 1976 to 2000.
How do Cape Verde and Nicaragua rank globally for air passengers?
Cape Verde ranks 149th and Nicaragua ranks 150th 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

Indicator
Air passengers
Source
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
183 places, 7,925 data points, 1970–2023
Last refreshed

Domestic and international passengers of airlines registered in the country. Passengers counted each time they travel.