Air passengers in Colombia
Colombia: Air passengers was 42.40 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Colombia, 1970–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, air passengers in Colombia stood at 42.40 million. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.2% on the previous year and up 57.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Colombia peaked at 42.40 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.96 million, in 1971.
Colombia ranks 26th of 183 countries on this measure, 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 | 3.62 million | 2.96 million | 5.05 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.65 million | 4.57 million | 6.70 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.50 million | 5.27 million | 9.29 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.23 million | 8.57 million | 12.34 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 27.97 million | 16.93 million | 37.03 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.09 million | 12.27 million | 42.40 million | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Colombia?
- Air passengers in Colombia was 42.40 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 42.40 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.96 million in 1971.
- How does Colombia rank for air passengers?
- Colombia ranks 26th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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.