Air passengers in Denmark
Denmark: Air passengers was 6.43 million in 2004. ▲ Rising
Air passengers in Denmark, 1970–2004
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 Denmark is 6.43 million, measured in 2004. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
The figure is up 9.2% on the previous year and up 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Denmark peaked at 6.43 million in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1.78 million, in 1970.
Denmark ranks 57th of 183 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 35 years of available data.
Air passengers in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.78 million | — |
| 1971 | 2.06 million | +15.9% |
| 1972 | 2.28 million | +11.1% |
| 1973 | 2.41 million | +5.4% |
| 1974 | 2.40 million | -0.3% |
| 1975 | 2.52 million | +4.8% |
| 1976 | 2.80 million | +11.0% |
| 1977 | 2.95 million | +5.4% |
| 1978 | 3.12 million | +5.8% |
| 1979 | 3.56 million | +14.1% |
| 1980 | 3.33 million | -6.4% |
| 1981 | 3.06 million | -7.9% |
| 1982 | 3.54 million | +15.4% |
| 1983 | 3.95 million | +11.6% |
| 1984 | 3.23 million | -18.2% |
| 1985 | 3.49 million | +8.2% |
| 1986 | 3.83 million | +9.7% |
| 1987 | 4.15 million | +8.2% |
| 1988 | 4.38 million | +5.5% |
| 1989 | 4.72 million | +7.9% |
| 1990 | 4.84 million | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 4.58 million | -5.3% |
| 1992 | 4.83 million | +5.3% |
| 1993 | 5.08 million | +5.2% |
| 1994 | 5.38 million | +6.0% |
| 1995 | 5.69 million | +5.7% |
| 1996 | 5.89 million | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 6.24 million | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 5.95 million | -4.6% |
| 1999 | 5.77 million | -3.0% |
| 2000 | 5.92 million | +2.7% |
| 2001 | 6.38 million | +7.8% |
| 2002 | 6.32 million | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 5.89 million | -6.9% |
| 2004 | 6.43 million | +9.2% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 6.43 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.14 million, 70% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 6.43 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.87 million, 1.7× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.59 million | 1.78 million | 3.56 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.77 million | 3.06 million | 4.72 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.42 million | 4.58 million | 6.24 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.19 million | 5.89 million | 6.43 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More reference data data for Denmark
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1915 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4109 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Denmark?
- Air passengers in Denmark was 6.43 million in 2004, 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 Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 6.43 million in 2004.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.78 million in 1970.
- How does Denmark rank for air passengers?
- Denmark ranks 57th out of 183 countries with data for 2004.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Denmark 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.