Air passengers in Jamaica
Jamaica: Air passengers was 180,951 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Jamaica, 1970–2018
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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More reference data data for Jamaica
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- Summer temperature anomalies 0.833 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.9087 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.32 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.994 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 233.16 2010 = 100 (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
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
Domestic and international passengers of airlines registered in the country. Passengers counted each time they travel.