Air passengers in Latvia
Latvia: Air passengers was 4.48 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Latvia, 1992–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, air passengers in Latvia stood at 4.48 million.
That represents a change of up 22.1% on the previous year and up 62.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Latvia peaked at 4.98 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 65,700, in 1992.
That places Latvia 64th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 180,900 | 65,700 | 275,900 | 8 |
| 2000s | 819,251 | 255,392 | 1.41 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.26 million | 2.53 million | 4.98 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.77 million | 1.32 million | 4.48 million | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Latvia?
- Air passengers in Latvia was 4.48 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 Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.98 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 65,700 in 1992.
- How does Latvia rank for air passengers?
- Latvia ranks 64th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia 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.