Air passengers in Kuwait
Kuwait: Air passengers was 9.50 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Kuwait, 1970–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for air passengers in Kuwait is 9.50 million, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
The figure is up 29.6% on the previous year and up 192.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Kuwait peaked at 9.50 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 315,200, in 1970.
That places Kuwait 49th out of 183 countries with data for 2023, 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 | 600,830 | 315,200 | 965,100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.44 million | 1.08 million | 1.64 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.71 million | 840,100 | 2.24 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.40 million | 2.08 million | 2.66 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.59 million | 3.24 million | 7.39 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.21 million | 1.82 million | 9.50 million | 4 |
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More reference data data for Kuwait
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.33 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.7222 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.0679 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.1686 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.2 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 151.75 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Kuwait?
- Air passengers in Kuwait was 9.50 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 Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 9.50 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 315,200 in 1970.
- How does Kuwait rank for air passengers?
- Kuwait ranks 49th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 192.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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.