Air passengers in Israel
Israel: Air passengers was 7.38 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Israel, 1970–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, air passengers in Israel stood at 7.38 million.
The figure is up 33.7% on the previous year and up 32.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Israel peaked at 7.40 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 485,000, in 1970.
Israel ranks 53rd of 183 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Air passengers in Israel, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 485,000 | — |
| 1971 | 1.06 million | +118.0% |
| 1972 | 1.14 million | +7.5% |
| 1973 | 1.16 million | +2.3% |
| 1974 | 1.21 million | +4.4% |
| 1975 | 1.05 million | -13.2% |
| 1976 | 1.30 million | +23.4% |
| 1977 | 1.45 million | +11.9% |
| 1978 | 1.52 million | +4.5% |
| 1979 | 1.58 million | +4.2% |
| 1980 | 1.48 million | -6.4% |
| 1981 | 1.59 million | +6.9% |
| 1982 | 1.48 million | -6.6% |
| 1983 | 1.58 million | +6.6% |
| 1984 | 1.67 million | +5.7% |
| 1985 | 1.80 million | +8.0% |
| 1986 | 1.83 million | +1.4% |
| 1987 | 2.01 million | +9.9% |
| 1988 | 1.89 million | -5.7% |
| 1989 | 2.12 million | +11.8% |
| 1990 | 2.00 million | -5.4% |
| 1991 | 2.05 million | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 2.39 million | +16.8% |
| 1993 | 2.57 million | +7.5% |
| 1994 | 2.98 million | +16.0% |
| 1995 | 3.45 million | +15.9% |
| 1996 | 3.69 million | +7.0% |
| 1997 | 3.75 million | +1.6% |
| 1998 | 3.70 million | -1.5% |
| 1999 | 4.03 million | +9.0% |
| 2000 | 4.44 million | +10.2% |
| 2001 | 3.97 million | -10.7% |
| 2002 | 3.71 million | -6.5% |
| 2003 | 3.68 million | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 4.97 million | +35.1% |
| 2005 | 4.39 million | -11.6% |
| 2006 | 4.36 million | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 4.66 million | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 4.56 million | -2.1% |
| 2009 | 4.61 million | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 5.08 million | +10.4% |
| 2011 | 5.15 million | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 5.38 million | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 5.57 million | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 5.89 million | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 6.33 million | +7.6% |
| 2016 | 6.87 million | +8.5% |
| 2017 | 6.99 million | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 7.40 million | +5.9% |
| 2019 | 7.07 million | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 1.25 million | -82.3% |
| 2021 | 2.44 million | +95.1% |
| 2022 | 5.52 million | +126.5% |
| 2023 | 7.38 million | +33.7% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 7.38 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.14 million, 81% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Israel's 7.38 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6.44 million, 1.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Air passengers in Israel 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 | +126.5% | 2.44 million | 5.52 million |
| 1971 | +118.0% | 485,000 | 1.06 million |
| 2021 | +95.1% | 1.25 million | 2.44 million |
| 2020 | -82.3% | 7.07 million | 1.25 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.20 million | 485,000 | 1.58 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.75 million | 1.48 million | 2.12 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.06 million | 2.00 million | 4.03 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.33 million | 3.68 million | 4.97 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.17 million | 5.08 million | 7.40 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.15 million | 1.25 million | 7.38 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More reference data data for Israel
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0882 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3364 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.719 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.719 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2959 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1891 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.104 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Israel?
- Air passengers in Israel was 7.38 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 Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 7.40 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 485,000 in 1970.
- How does Israel rank for air passengers?
- Israel ranks 53rd out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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.