Air passengers in North Korea
North Korea: Air passengers was 3,690 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in North Korea, 1970–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, air passengers in North Korea stood at 3,690.
That represents a change of up 604.5% on the previous year and down 99.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in North Korea peaked at 371,004 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 523.76, in 2021.
North Korea ranks 173rd of 183 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 | 169,200 | 165,000 | 184,000 | 5 |
| 1980s | 200,000 | 184,400 | 220,400 | 10 |
| 1990s | 209,280 | 64,000 | 280,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 94,246 | 75,046 | 110,634 | 10 |
| 2010s | 120,196 | 73,052 | 371,004 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,592 | 523.76 | 3,690 | 3 |
Countries ranked near North Korea
More reference data data for North Korea
- Temperature anomalies by month -2.22 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 2.29 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.3103 °C (2026)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.9637 °C (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 2 °C (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Democracy 1 (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies 127.56 millimeters (2025)
- Free country 0 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in North Korea?
- Air passengers in North Korea was 3,690 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 North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 371,004 in 2013.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 523.76 in 2021.
- How does North Korea rank for air passengers?
- North Korea ranks 173rd out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Korea 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.