Syria vs Yemen: Air passengers
Syria
610,745
in 2023
Yemen
618,613
in 2023
Syria rank
116th
Yemen rank
115th
Air passengers over time
- Syria
- Yemen
How they compare
Yemen currently reports 618,613 against 610,745 in Syria, a difference of 7,868.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 53 shared years of data; in 1970 it was Syria ahead.
Syria ranks 116th and Yemen ranks 115th of 183 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Syria averaged higher in 3 and Yemen in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Syria | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 314,640 | 146,320 | 168,320 | Syria |
| 1980s | 452,070 | 478,860 | 26,790 | Yemen |
| 1990s | 599,310 | 681,590 | 82,280 | Yemen |
| 2000s | 1.11 million | 985,322 | 122,655 | Syria |
| 2010s | 502,601 | 979,267 | 476,665 | Yemen |
| 2020s | 621,669 | 193,510 | 428,159 | Syria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher air passengers, Syria or Yemen?
- Yemen, at 618,613 against 610,745 in Syria as of 2023.
- What is the difference in air passengers between Syria and Yemen?
- 7,868, with Yemen ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Syria and Yemen?
- 53 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
- How do Syria and Yemen rank globally for air passengers?
- Syria ranks 116th and Yemen ranks 115th 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.