Hungary vs Saudi Arabia: Air passengers
Hungary
55.61 million
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
47.98 million
in 2023
Hungary rank
19th
Saudi Arabia rank
22nd
Air passengers over time
- Hungary
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Hungary currently reports 55.61 million against 47.98 million in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 7.63 million.
That makes Hungary's figure about 1.2 times Saudi Arabia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 54 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Hungary ranks 19th and Saudi Arabia ranks 22nd of 183 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Hungary averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hungary | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 448,880 | 2.79 million | 2.34 million | Saudi Arabia |
| 1980s | 1.09 million | 10.14 million | 9.05 million | Saudi Arabia |
| 1990s | 1.40 million | 11.40 million | 9.99 million | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 2.57 million | 15.19 million | 12.62 million | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 20.74 million | 32.25 million | 11.51 million | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 32.91 million | 31.84 million | 1.07 million | Hungary |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher air passengers, Hungary or Saudi Arabia?
- Hungary, at 55.61 million against 47.98 million in Saudi Arabia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in air passengers between Hungary and Saudi Arabia?
- 7.63 million, with Hungary ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Saudi Arabia?
- 54 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
- How do Hungary and Saudi Arabia rank globally for air passengers?
- Hungary ranks 19th and Saudi Arabia ranks 22nd 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.