Air passengers in Austria
Austria: Air passengers was 46.04 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Austria, 1970–2023
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 Austria is 46.04 million, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.8% on the previous year and up 206.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Austria peaked at 46.48 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 511,400, in 1970.
That places Austria 25th out of 183 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 912,180 | 511,400 | 1.30 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.66 million | 1.28 million | 2.28 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.13 million | 2.53 million | 6.06 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.84 million | 6.55 million | 9.14 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.74 million | 12.94 million | 46.48 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.58 million | 13.29 million | 46.04 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Austria
- 22 Saudi Arabia 47.98 million compare
- 23 Singapore 47.50 million compare
- 24 Malaysia 46.70 million compare
- 26 Colombia 42.40 million compare
- 27 Philippines 41.50 million compare
- 28 Netherlands 41.44 million compare
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.45 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.99 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Austria?
- Air passengers in Austria was 46.04 million 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 Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 46.48 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 511,400 in 1970.
- How does Austria rank for air passengers?
- Austria ranks 25th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 206.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Austria 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.