Air passengers in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Air passengers was 6.63 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Bangladesh, 1973–2023
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 Bangladesh is 6.63 million, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.8% on the previous year and up 138.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Bangladesh peaked at 6.63 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 431,400, in 1974.
That places Bangladesh 56th 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 Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 490,000 | — |
| 1974 | 431,400 | -12.0% |
| 1975 | 490,500 | +13.7% |
| 1976 | 453,300 | -7.6% |
| 1977 | 470,300 | +3.8% |
| 1978 | 544,200 | +15.7% |
| 1979 | 624,200 | +14.7% |
| 1980 | 613,700 | -1.7% |
| 1981 | 591,400 | -3.6% |
| 1982 | 621,500 | +5.1% |
| 1983 | 623,000 | +0.2% |
| 1984 | 741,800 | +19.1% |
| 1985 | 845,300 | +14.0% |
| 1986 | 852,400 | +0.8% |
| 1987 | 861,000 | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 1.00 million | +16.7% |
| 1989 | 997,400 | -0.7% |
| 1990 | 1.04 million | +4.7% |
| 1991 | 1.02 million | -2.2% |
| 1992 | 1.05 million | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 1.08 million | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 1.22 million | +12.3% |
| 1995 | 1.26 million | +3.7% |
| 1996 | 1.25 million | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 1.31 million | +5.0% |
| 1998 | 1.15 million | -12.3% |
| 1999 | 1.22 million | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 1.33 million | +9.5% |
| 2001 | 1.45 million | +8.9% |
| 2002 | 1.54 million | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 1.59 million | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 1.65 million | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 1.63 million | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 1.73 million | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 1.24 million | -28.1% |
| 2008 | 1.22 million | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 1.41 million | +15.1% |
| 2010 | 1.82 million | +29.1% |
| 2011 | 2.02 million | +11.2% |
| 2012 | 2.20 million | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 2.78 million | +26.7% |
| 2014 | 3.05 million | +9.7% |
| 2015 | 4.00 million | +31.0% |
| 2016 | 3.82 million | -4.6% |
| 2017 | 4.66 million | +22.1% |
| 2018 | 5.68 million | +21.8% |
| 2019 | 6.26 million | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 2.98 million | -52.3% |
| 2021 | 3.75 million | +25.7% |
| 2022 | 5.27 million | +40.4% |
| 2023 | 6.63 million | +25.8% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 6.63 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 690,677, 9.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Bangladesh's 6.63 million is above the median for South Asia, which is 4.08 million, 1.6× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 500,557 | 431,400 | 624,200 | 7 |
| 1980s | 775,240 | 591,400 | 1.00 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.16 million | 1.02 million | 1.31 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.48 million | 1.22 million | 1.73 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.63 million | 1.82 million | 6.26 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.66 million | 2.98 million | 6.63 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More reference data data for Bangladesh
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 24.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 24.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 37.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 105.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 14.25 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Bangladesh?
- Air passengers in Bangladesh was 6.63 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 Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 6.63 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 431,400 in 1974.
- How does Bangladesh rank for air passengers?
- Bangladesh ranks 56th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 138.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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.