China vs Ireland: Air passengers carried
China
619.22 million
in 2023
Ireland
192.53 million
in 2023
China rank
2nd
Ireland rank
3rd
Air passengers carried over time
- China
- Ireland
How they compare
China currently reports 619.22 million against 192.53 million in Ireland, a difference of 426.69 million.
That makes China's figure about 3.2 times Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 50 shared years of data; in 1974 it was Ireland ahead.
China ranks 2nd and Ireland ranks 3rd of 183 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, China averaged higher in 5 and Ireland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.32 million | 1.67 million | 346,467 | Ireland |
| 1980s | 7.65 million | 2.35 million | 5.30 million | China |
| 1990s | 39.31 million | 6.96 million | 32.34 million | China |
| 2000s | 132.25 million | 41.37 million | 90.88 million | China |
| 2010s | 436.70 million | 120.09 million | 316.61 million | China |
| 2020s | 431.88 million | 122.64 million | 309.24 million | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher air passengers carried, China or Ireland?
- China, at 619.22 million against 192.53 million in Ireland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in air passengers carried between China and Ireland?
- 426.69 million, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Ireland?
- 50 years are reported by both, from 1974 to 2023.
- How do China and Ireland rank globally for air passengers carried?
- China ranks 2nd and Ireland ranks 3rd of 183 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Air passengers carried. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.