Air passengers in South Korea
South Korea: Air passengers was 76.27 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in South Korea, 1970–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 76.27 million for air passengers in 2023.
The figure is up 62.8% on the previous year and up 39.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in South Korea peaked at 92.43 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1.21 million, in 1970.
That places South Korea 16th out of 183 countries 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 | 2.19 million | 1.21 million | 3.73 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.69 million | 3.57 million | 13.16 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 25.46 million | 15.68 million | 35.51 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 34.64 million | 33.37 million | 36.66 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 63.61 million | 36.99 million | 92.43 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.79 million | 30.03 million | 76.27 million | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in South Korea?
- Air passengers in South Korea was 76.27 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 South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 92.43 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.21 million in 1970.
- How does South Korea rank for air passengers?
- South Korea ranks 16th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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.