Malaysia vs Saudi Arabia: Air passengers
Malaysia
46.70 million
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
47.98 million
in 2023
Malaysia rank
24th
Saudi Arabia rank
22nd
Air passengers over time
- Malaysia
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 47.98 million against 46.70 million in Malaysia, a difference of 1.28 million.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 54 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Malaysia ahead.
Malaysia ranks 24th and Saudi Arabia ranks 22nd of 183 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Malaysia averaged higher in 3 and Saudi Arabia in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.15 million | 2.79 million | 638,980 | Saudi Arabia |
| 1980s | 6.19 million | 10.14 million | 3.95 million | Saudi Arabia |
| 1990s | 13.70 million | 11.40 million | 2.30 million | Malaysia |
| 2000s | 19.06 million | 15.19 million | 3.87 million | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 49.63 million | 32.25 million | 17.38 million | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 23.89 million | 31.84 million | 7.95 million | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher air passengers, Malaysia or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 47.98 million against 46.70 million in Malaysia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in air passengers between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia?
- 1.28 million, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Saudi Arabia?
- 54 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
- How do Malaysia and Saudi Arabia rank globally for air passengers?
- Malaysia ranks 24th 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.