Air passengers in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Air passengers was 25.70 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Hong Kong, 1997–2023
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 Hong Kong is 25.70 million, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 654.4% on the previous year and down 25.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Hong Kong peaked at 47.10 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 777,197, in 2021.
Hong Kong ranks 31st of 183 regions on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.27 million | 5.96 million | 12.59 million | 3 |
| 2000s | 19.05 million | 13.02 million | 25.40 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.82 million | 28.35 million | 47.10 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.94 million | 777,197 | 25.70 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Hong Kong
More reference data data for Hong Kong
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.441 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2868 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.42 °C (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.7318 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.72 °C (2025)
- Free country 1 (2025)
- Consumer price index 147.16 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 4 (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies 55.66 millimeters (2025)
- Annual precipitation 1,808 millimeters (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Hong Kong?
- Air passengers in Hong Kong was 25.70 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 Hong Kong?
- The highest recorded value was 47.10 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Hong Kong?
- The lowest recorded value was 777,197 in 2021.
- How does Hong Kong rank for air passengers?
- Hong Kong ranks 31st out of 183 regions with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Hong Kong?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong 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.