Maldives vs Rwanda: Air passengers
Maldives
1.41 million
in 2023
Rwanda
1.54 million
in 2023
Maldives rank
92nd
Rwanda rank
89th
Air passengers over time
- Maldives
- Rwanda
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 1.54 million against 1.41 million in Maldives, a difference of 122,820.
That makes Rwanda's figure about 1.1 times Maldives's.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 24 shared years of data; in 1981 it was Maldives ahead.
Maldives ranks 92nd and Rwanda ranks 89th of 183 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Maldives averaged higher in 3 and Rwanda in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Maldives | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 32,889 | 9,400 | 23,489 | Maldives |
| 1990s | 15,220 | 9,160 | 6,060 | Maldives |
| 2010s | 1.27 million | 985,338 | 289,135 | Maldives |
| 2020s | 875,256 | 1.09 million | 210,685 | Rwanda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher air passengers, Maldives or Rwanda?
- Rwanda, at 1.54 million against 1.41 million in Maldives as of 2023.
- What is the difference in air passengers between Maldives and Rwanda?
- 122,820, with Rwanda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Maldives and Rwanda?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 2023.
- How do Maldives and Rwanda rank globally for air passengers?
- Maldives ranks 92nd and Rwanda ranks 89th 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.