South Korea vs Mexico: Air passengers
South Korea
76.27 million
in 2023
Mexico
78.76 million
in 2023
South Korea rank
16th
Mexico rank
15th
Air passengers over time
- South Korea
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 78.76 million against 76.27 million in South Korea, a difference of 2.49 million.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 54 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Mexico ahead.
South Korea ranks 16th and Mexico ranks 15th of 183 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 3 and Mexico in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.19 million | 6.33 million | 4.15 million | Mexico |
| 1980s | 6.69 million | 13.47 million | 6.78 million | Mexico |
| 1990s | 25.46 million | 16.52 million | 8.93 million | South Korea |
| 2000s | 34.64 million | 20.11 million | 14.53 million | South Korea |
| 2010s | 63.61 million | 46.26 million | 17.35 million | South Korea |
| 2020s | 46.79 million | 59.33 million | 12.53 million | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher air passengers, South Korea or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 78.76 million against 76.27 million in South Korea as of 2023.
- What is the difference in air passengers between South Korea and Mexico?
- 2.49 million, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Mexico?
- 54 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
- How do South Korea and Mexico rank globally for air passengers?
- South Korea ranks 16th and Mexico ranks 15th 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.