Air passengers in Ecuador
Ecuador: Air passengers was 4.57 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Ecuador, 1970–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, air passengers in Ecuador stood at 4.57 million.
That represents a change of up 42.2% on the previous year and down 11.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Ecuador peaked at 5.68 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 362,200, in 1974.
Ecuador ranks 63rd 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 Ecuador, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 419,500 | — |
| 1971 | 457,500 | +9.1% |
| 1972 | 437,800 | -4.3% |
| 1973 | 380,200 | -13.2% |
| 1974 | 362,200 | -4.7% |
| 1975 | 448,100 | +23.7% |
| 1976 | 463,300 | +3.4% |
| 1977 | 528,600 | +14.1% |
| 1978 | 593,300 | +12.2% |
| 1979 | 632,900 | +6.7% |
| 1980 | 701,000 | +10.8% |
| 1981 | 691,700 | -1.3% |
| 1982 | 676,300 | -2.2% |
| 1983 | 618,000 | -8.6% |
| 1984 | 634,000 | +2.6% |
| 1985 | 664,200 | +4.8% |
| 1986 | 697,200 | +5.0% |
| 1987 | 692,000 | -0.7% |
| 1988 | 683,700 | -1.2% |
| 1989 | 741,800 | +8.5% |
| 1990 | 762,500 | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 752,300 | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 1.47 million | +95.9% |
| 1993 | 2.12 million | +44.0% |
| 1994 | 2.12 million | -0.2% |
| 1995 | 1.67 million | -21.1% |
| 1996 | 1.93 million | +15.2% |
| 1997 | 1.79 million | -7.0% |
| 1998 | 1.92 million | +7.2% |
| 1999 | 1.39 million | -27.7% |
| 2000 | 1.32 million | -4.9% |
| 2001 | 1.28 million | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 1.18 million | -7.8% |
| 2003 | 1.52 million | +28.5% |
| 2004 | 1.83 million | +20.2% |
| 2005 | 2.01 million | +10.0% |
| 2006 | 2.11 million | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 2.63 million | +24.7% |
| 2008 | 2.93 million | +11.3% |
| 2009 | 2.90 million | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 4.82 million | +66.3% |
| 2011 | 4.71 million | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 4.76 million | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 5.16 million | +8.4% |
| 2014 | 5.68 million | +10.0% |
| 2015 | 5.68 million | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 5.10 million | -10.2% |
| 2017 | 5.12 million | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 5.37 million | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 4.83 million | -10.0% |
| 2020 | 1.15 million | -76.3% |
| 2021 | 1.53 million | +33.9% |
| 2022 | 3.21 million | +109.3% |
| 2023 | 4.57 million | +42.2% |
Ecuador compared with similar countries
- Ecuador's 4.57 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.37 million, 3.3× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Ecuador's 4.57 million is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.23 million, 3.7× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Air passengers in Ecuador 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +109.3% | 1.53 million | 3.21 million |
| 1992 | +95.9% | 752,300 | 1.47 million |
| 2020 | -76.3% | 4.83 million | 1.15 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 472,340 | 362,200 | 632,900 | 10 |
| 1980s | 679,990 | 618,000 | 741,800 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.59 million | 752,300 | 2.12 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.97 million | 1.18 million | 2.93 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.12 million | 4.71 million | 5.68 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.62 million | 1.15 million | 4.57 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ecuador
More reference data data for Ecuador
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9379 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1826 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 23.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9943 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Ecuador?
- Air passengers in Ecuador was 4.57 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 Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 5.68 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 362,200 in 1974.
- How does Ecuador rank for air passengers?
- Ecuador ranks 63rd out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador 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.