Air passengers in Chile
Chile: Air passengers was 21.32 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Chile, 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 Chile is 21.32 million, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 10.2% on the previous year and up 54.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Chile peaked at 23.74 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 489,900, in 1976.
That places Chile 32nd 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 | 583,730 | 489,900 | 730,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 886,030 | 651,900 | 1.26 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.18 million | 1.36 million | 5.19 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.15 million | 4.99 million | 8.10 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.10 million | 9.27 million | 21.20 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.85 million | 8.02 million | 23.74 million | 4 |
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More reference data data for Chile
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1995 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.21 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.32 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5729 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.2404 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 185.48 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Chile?
- Air passengers in Chile was 21.32 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 Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 23.74 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 489,900 in 1976.
- How does Chile rank for air passengers?
- Chile ranks 32nd out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile 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.