Air passengers in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Air passengers was 15.27 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Ethiopia, 1970–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Ethiopia recorded 15.27 million for air passengers in 2023. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
The figure is up 41.8% on the previous year and up 169.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Ethiopia peaked at 15.27 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 185,800, in 1978.
That places Ethiopia 43rd 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 | 250,270 | 185,800 | 309,200 | 10 |
| 1980s | 449,830 | 242,900 | 650,800 | 10 |
| 1990s | 739,720 | 620,300 | 861,400 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.69 million | 944,595 | 2.91 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.38 million | 3.35 million | 12.63 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.51 million | 4.94 million | 15.27 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
- 40 Egypt 16.67 million compare
- 41 Panama 15.75 million compare
- 42 South Africa 15.45 million compare
- 44 New Zealand 15.03 million compare
- 45 Norway 12.28 million compare
- 46 Kazakhstan 11.88 million compare
More reference data data for Ethiopia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.8567 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.21 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2007 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4577 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.8867 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 1,176 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Ethiopia?
- Air passengers in Ethiopia was 15.27 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 15.27 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 185,800 in 1978.
- How does Ethiopia rank for air passengers?
- Ethiopia ranks 43rd out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 169.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.