Air passengers in India
India: Air passengers was 180.42 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in India, 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 India is 180.42 million, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 28.9% on the previous year and up 138.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in India peaked at 180.42 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.55 million, in 1971.
That places India 4th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.11 million | 2.55 million | 6.55 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.29 million | 6.60 million | 12.86 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.99 million | 9.44 million | 16.52 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 31.96 million | 16.86 million | 54.45 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 105.86 million | 64.37 million | 167.50 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 118.33 million | 68.96 million | 180.42 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near India
- 1 United States 941.56 million compare
- 2 China 619.22 million compare
- 5 Turkey 125.94 million compare
- 6 Japan 120.31 million compare
- 7 United Kingdom 118.95 million compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in India?
- Air passengers in India was 180.42 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 180.42 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.55 million in 1971.
- How does India rank for air passengers?
- India ranks 4th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 138.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.