Air passengers in Albania
Albania: Air passengers was 374,800 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Albania, 1994–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for air passengers in Albania is 374,800, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 12.7% on the previous year and down 56.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Albania peaked at 865,848 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 9,100, in 1994.
That places Albania 123rd out of 183 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Air passengers in Albania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 9,100 | — |
| 1995 | 13,000 | +42.9% |
| 1996 | 29,000 | +123.1% |
| 1997 | 55,400 | +91.0% |
| 1998 | 21,200 | -61.7% |
| 1999 | 91,500 | +331.6% |
| 2000 | 136,622 | +49.3% |
| 2001 | 146,273 | +7.1% |
| 2002 | 137,569 | -6.0% |
| 2003 | 158,888 | +15.5% |
| 2004 | 179,543 | +13.0% |
| 2005 | 195,702 | +9.0% |
| 2006 | 213,315 | +9.0% |
| 2007 | 238,913 | +12.0% |
| 2008 | 243,691 | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 231,263 | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 768,533 | +232.3% |
| 2011 | 829,779 | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 814,340 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 865,848 | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 151,632 | -82.5% |
| 2016 | 26,634 | -82.4% |
| 2017 | 204,090 | +666.3% |
| 2018 | 303,137 | +48.5% |
| 2019 | 307,741 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 124,714 | -59.5% |
| 2021 | 193,259 | +55.0% |
| 2022 | 332,534 | +72.1% |
| 2023 | 374,800 | +12.7% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 374,800 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.37 million, 27% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Albania's 374,800 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.87 million, 10% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Air passengers in Albania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +666.3% | 26,634 | 204,090 |
| 1999 | +331.6% | 21,200 | 91,500 |
| 2010 | +232.3% | 231,263 | 768,533 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 36,533 | 9,100 | 91,500 | 6 |
| 2000s | 188,178 | 136,622 | 243,691 | 10 |
| 2010s | 474,637 | 26,634 | 865,848 | 9 |
| 2020s | 256,327 | 124,714 | 374,800 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Albania
More reference data data for Albania
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2845 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4183 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.9734 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0261 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.9734 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.954 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.6439 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.142 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Albania?
- Air passengers in Albania was 374,800 in 2023, according to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest air passengers recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 865,848 in 2013.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,100 in 1994.
- How does Albania rank for air passengers?
- Albania ranks 123rd out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Air passengers. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Domestic and international passengers of airlines registered in the country. Passengers counted each time they travel.