Air passengers in Jamaica

Jamaica: Air passengers was 180,951 in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
180,951
Change on year
up 19.6%
World rank
133rd
of 183 countries
All-time high
2.02 million
in 2002
All-time low
0
in 2010
Years of data
49
1970–2018

Air passengers in Jamaica, 1970–2018

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Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2018, air passengers in Jamaica stood at 180,951.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.6% on the previous year and down 89.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air passengers in Jamaica peaked at 2.02 million in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2010.

That places Jamaica 133rd out of 183 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 607,710 278,700 795,300 10
1980s 932,560 716,300 1.26 million 10
1990s 1.20 million 894,000 1.67 million 10
2000s 1.75 million 1.38 million 2.02 million 10
2010s 76,041 0 180,951 9

Countries ranked near Jamaica

  1. 130 Seychelles 236,917 compare
  2. 131 Guatemala 221,478 compare
  3. 132 Bhutan 189,878 compare
  4. 134 Botswana 172,720 compare
  5. 135 Solomon Islands 157,418 compare
  6. 136 Suriname 149,672 compare

See the full ranking of 183 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is air passengers in Jamaica?
Air passengers in Jamaica was 180,951 in 2018, 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 Jamaica?
The highest recorded value was 2.02 million in 2002.
What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Jamaica?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2010.
How does Jamaica rank for air passengers?
Jamaica ranks 133rd out of 183 countries with data for 2018.
Is air passengers rising or falling in Jamaica?
Over the last ten years it is down 89.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Jamaica 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

Indicator
Air passengers
Source
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
183 places, 7,925 data points, 1970–2023
Last refreshed

Domestic and international passengers of airlines registered in the country. Passengers counted each time they travel.