Air passengers in Hungary
Hungary: Air passengers was 55.61 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Hungary, 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 Hungary is 55.61 million, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 34.7% on the previous year and up 299.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Hungary peaked at 55.61 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 266,300, in 1972.
That places Hungary 19th 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 Hungary, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 282,300 | — |
| 1971 | 268,200 | -5.0% |
| 1972 | 266,300 | -0.7% |
| 1973 | 330,000 | +23.9% |
| 1974 | 456,500 | +38.3% |
| 1975 | 414,100 | -9.3% |
| 1976 | 427,200 | +3.2% |
| 1977 | 555,000 | +29.9% |
| 1978 | 659,000 | +18.7% |
| 1979 | 830,200 | +26.0% |
| 1980 | 874,300 | +5.3% |
| 1981 | 1.02 million | +16.3% |
| 1982 | 1.02 million | +0.4% |
| 1983 | 957,300 | -6.2% |
| 1984 | 1.04 million | +8.5% |
| 1985 | 1.12 million | +7.5% |
| 1986 | 1.15 million | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 1.23 million | +7.0% |
| 1988 | 1.18 million | -4.5% |
| 1989 | 1.32 million | +11.9% |
| 1990 | 1.36 million | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 910,700 | -33.2% |
| 1992 | 1.03 million | +13.0% |
| 1993 | 1.22 million | +18.2% |
| 1994 | 1.33 million | +8.9% |
| 1995 | 1.31 million | -1.1% |
| 1996 | 1.56 million | +19.3% |
| 1997 | 1.63 million | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 1.75 million | +7.0% |
| 1999 | 1.94 million | +11.1% |
| 2000 | 2.20 million | +13.1% |
| 2001 | 2.02 million | -7.9% |
| 2002 | 2.10 million | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 2.26 million | +7.7% |
| 2004 | 2.55 million | +12.6% |
| 2005 | 2.74 million | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 2.59 million | -5.2% |
| 2007 | 3.13 million | +20.9% |
| 2008 | 3.11 million | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 2.95 million | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 12.48 million | +322.5% |
| 2011 | 13.73 million | +10.0% |
| 2012 | 12.29 million | -10.5% |
| 2013 | 13.93 million | +13.3% |
| 2014 | 16.48 million | +18.4% |
| 2015 | 20.04 million | +21.6% |
| 2016 | 21.40 million | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 26.07 million | +21.8% |
| 2018 | 31.23 million | +19.8% |
| 2019 | 39.80 million | +27.5% |
| 2020 | 14.60 million | -63.3% |
| 2021 | 20.13 million | +37.9% |
| 2022 | 41.29 million | +105.1% |
| 2023 | 55.61 million | +34.7% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 55.61 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.14 million, 6.1× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 55.61 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.87 million, 14.4× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Air passengers in Hungary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +322.5% | 2.95 million | 12.48 million |
| 2022 | +105.1% | 20.13 million | 41.29 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 448,880 | 266,300 | 830,200 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.09 million | 874,300 | 1.32 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.40 million | 910,700 | 1.94 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.57 million | 2.02 million | 3.13 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.74 million | 12.29 million | 39.80 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.91 million | 14.60 million | 55.61 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More reference data data for Hungary
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5538 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1724 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5679 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6937 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.09 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Hungary?
- Air passengers in Hungary was 55.61 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 Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 55.61 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 266,300 in 1972.
- How does Hungary rank for air passengers?
- Hungary ranks 19th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is up 299.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary 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.