Air passengers in Germany
Germany: Air passengers was 80.20 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Germany, 1970–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Germany recorded 80.20 million for air passengers in 2023.
That represents a change of up 16.2% on the previous year and down 26.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Germany peaked at 117.22 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 6.50 million, in 1970.
That places Germany 14th out of 183 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Air passengers in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 6.50 million | — |
| 1971 | 7.03 million | +8.2% |
| 1972 | 7.92 million | +12.7% |
| 1973 | 7.37 million | -6.9% |
| 1974 | 8.89 million | +20.6% |
| 1975 | 9.37 million | +5.4% |
| 1976 | 10.42 million | +11.2% |
| 1977 | 10.91 million | +4.7% |
| 1978 | 11.71 million | +7.4% |
| 1979 | 12.84 million | +9.7% |
| 1980 | 13.05 million | +1.6% |
| 1981 | 12.96 million | -0.6% |
| 1982 | 12.76 million | -1.6% |
| 1983 | 13.10 million | +2.7% |
| 1984 | 14.05 million | +7.3% |
| 1985 | 14.55 million | +3.6% |
| 1986 | 15.17 million | +4.3% |
| 1987 | 17.01 million | +12.1% |
| 1988 | 17.89 million | +5.2% |
| 1989 | 19.06 million | +6.5% |
| 1990 | 22.15 million | +16.2% |
| 1991 | 24.83 million | +12.1% |
| 1992 | 27.58 million | +11.1% |
| 1993 | 29.36 million | +6.5% |
| 1994 | 32.47 million | +10.6% |
| 1995 | 34.68 million | +6.8% |
| 1996 | 40.12 million | +15.7% |
| 1997 | 45.80 million | +14.2% |
| 1998 | 49.28 million | +7.6% |
| 1999 | 54.65 million | +10.9% |
| 2000 | 57.96 million | +6.1% |
| 2001 | 56.39 million | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 61.89 million | +9.8% |
| 2003 | 72.69 million | +17.5% |
| 2004 | 82.10 million | +12.9% |
| 2005 | 90.79 million | +10.6% |
| 2006 | 99.65 million | +9.8% |
| 2007 | 106.10 million | +6.5% |
| 2008 | 107.94 million | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 103.40 million | -4.2% |
| 2010 | 97.33 million | -5.9% |
| 2011 | 107.04 million | +10.0% |
| 2012 | 105.98 million | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 109.06 million | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 112.35 million | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 117.22 million | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 116.71 million | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 114.16 million | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 109.80 million | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 109.63 million | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 25.76 million | -76.5% |
| 2021 | 33.07 million | +28.4% |
| 2022 | 69.05 million | +108.8% |
| 2023 | 80.20 million | +16.2% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 80.20 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.14 million, 8.8× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Germany's 80.20 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.87 million, 20.7× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Air passengers in Germany 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 | +108.8% | 33.07 million | 69.05 million |
| 2020 | -76.5% | 109.63 million | 25.76 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.30 million | 6.50 million | 12.84 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.96 million | 12.76 million | 19.06 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 36.09 million | 22.15 million | 54.65 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 83.89 million | 56.39 million | 107.94 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 109.93 million | 97.33 million | 117.22 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 52.02 million | 25.76 million | 80.20 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Germany?
- Air passengers in Germany was 80.20 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 117.22 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.50 million in 1970.
- How does Germany rank for air passengers?
- Germany ranks 14th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.