Air passengers in Finland
Finland: Air passengers was 10.79 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Finland, 1970–2023
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 Finland is 10.79 million, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 19.4% on the previous year and up 3.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Finland peaked at 14.61 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1.28 million, in 1970.
Finland ranks 48th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.81 million | 1.28 million | 2.35 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.19 million | 2.51 million | 4.30 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.06 million | 3.90 million | 6.77 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.15 million | 6.18 million | 8.29 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.74 million | 8.69 million | 14.61 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.54 million | 2.81 million | 10.79 million | 4 |
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More reference data data for Finland
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- Summer temperature anomalies 1.52 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -5.24 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 2.9 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.51 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Finland?
- Air passengers in Finland was 10.79 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 Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 14.61 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.28 million in 1970.
- How does Finland rank for air passengers?
- Finland ranks 48th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland 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.