Air passengers in Belarus
Belarus: Air passengers was 1.32 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Belarus, 1993–2023
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 Belarus is 1.32 million, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 2.5% on the previous year and up 14.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Belarus peaked at 3.21 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 204,908, in 2002.
Belarus ranks 93rd of 183 countries on this measure, 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 Belarus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 804,900 | — |
| 1994 | 804,900 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 804,900 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 843,000 | +4.7% |
| 1997 | 230,900 | -72.6% |
| 1998 | 225,500 | -2.3% |
| 1999 | 212,300 | -5.9% |
| 2000 | 210,899 | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 221,714 | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 204,908 | -7.6% |
| 2003 | 234,273 | +14.3% |
| 2004 | 274,185 | +17.0% |
| 2005 | 281,877 | +2.8% |
| 2006 | 307,403 | +9.1% |
| 2007 | 344,290 | +12.0% |
| 2008 | 351,165 | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 333,252 | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 652,142 | +95.7% |
| 2011 | 737,599 | +13.1% |
| 2012 | 943,081 | +27.9% |
| 2013 | 1.16 million | +22.9% |
| 2014 | 1.32 million | +13.6% |
| 2015 | 1.49 million | +13.0% |
| 2016 | 2.06 million | +38.2% |
| 2017 | 2.49 million | +21.2% |
| 2018 | 2.76 million | +10.7% |
| 2019 | 3.21 million | +16.2% |
| 2020 | 1.23 million | -61.7% |
| 2021 | 1.04 million | -15.2% |
| 2022 | 1.29 million | +24.0% |
| 2023 | 1.32 million | +2.5% |
Belarus compared with similar countries
- Belarus's 1.32 million is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.37 million, 97% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Belarus's 1.32 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.87 million, 34% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Air passengers in Belarus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +95.7% | 333,252 | 652,142 |
| 1997 | -72.6% | 843,000 | 230,900 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 560,914 | 212,300 | 843,000 | 7 |
| 2000s | 276,397 | 204,908 | 351,165 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.68 million | 652,142 | 3.21 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.22 million | 1.04 million | 1.32 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Belarus
More reference data data for Belarus
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3462 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3596 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 5.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 24.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.96 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Belarus?
- Air passengers in Belarus was 1.32 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 Belarus?
- The highest recorded value was 3.21 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Belarus?
- The lowest recorded value was 204,908 in 2002.
- How does Belarus rank for air passengers?
- Belarus ranks 93rd out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Belarus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belarus 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.