Air passengers in Czechia

Czechia: Air passengers was 2.18 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
2.18 million
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
79th
of 183 countries
All-time high
8.85 million
in 2018
All-time low
837,400
in 1991
Years of data
54
1970–2023

Air passengers in Czechia, 1970–2023

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Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, air passengers in Czechia stood at 2.18 million.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 58.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air passengers in Czechia peaked at 8.85 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 837,400, in 1991.

That places Czechia 79th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1.48 million 1.09 million 1.76 million 10
1980s 1.05 million 852,600 1.46 million 10
1990s 1.26 million 837,400 1.85 million 10
2000s 3.97 million 2.23 million 5.05 million 10
2010s 5.10 million 3.38 million 8.85 million 10
2020s 1.68 million 929,888 2.18 million 4

Countries ranked near Czechia

  1. 76 Azerbaijan 2.58 million compare
  2. 80 Togo 2.18 million compare
  3. 81 Fiji 2.15 million compare
  4. 82 Macao 2.05 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is air passengers in Czechia?
Air passengers in Czechia was 2.18 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 Czechia?
The highest recorded value was 8.85 million in 2018.
What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Czechia?
The lowest recorded value was 837,400 in 1991.
How does Czechia rank for air passengers?
Czechia ranks 79th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
Is air passengers rising or falling in Czechia?
Over the last ten years it is down 58.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Czechia 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

Indicator
Air passengers
Source
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
183 places, 7,925 data points, 1970–2023
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Domestic and international passengers of airlines registered in the country. Passengers counted each time they travel.