Air passengers in Ireland
Ireland: Air passengers was 192.53 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Ireland, 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 Ireland is 192.53 million, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
The figure is up 13.7% on the previous year and up 106.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Ireland peaked at 192.53 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.41 million, in 1972.
That places Ireland 3rd out of 183 regions 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 | 1.59 million | 1.41 million | 2.02 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.35 million | 1.78 million | 4.38 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.96 million | 4.65 million | 11.95 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 41.37 million | 13.98 million | 77.75 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 120.09 million | 84.78 million | 170.16 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 122.64 million | 54.58 million | 192.53 million | 4 |
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More reference data data for Ireland
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.01 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.31 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.6528 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.5528 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.8957 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 130.04 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Ireland?
- Air passengers in Ireland was 192.53 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 192.53 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.41 million in 1972.
- How does Ireland rank for air passengers?
- Ireland ranks 3rd out of 183 regions with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 106.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ireland 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.