Air passengers in Lebanon

Lebanon: Air passengers was 2.69 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
2.69 million
Change on year
up 12.9%
World rank
75th
of 183 countries
All-time high
3.16 million
in 2019
All-time low
182,600
in 1989
Years of data
54
1970–2023

Air passengers in Lebanon, 1970–2023

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Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Lebanon recorded 2.69 million for air passengers in 2023.

The figure is up 12.9% on the previous year and up 20.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air passengers in Lebanon peaked at 3.16 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 182,600, in 1989.

That places Lebanon 75th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 844,210 548,600 1.05 million 10
1980s 548,070 182,600 930,300 10
1990s 692,790 535,500 856,900 10
2000s 1.00 million 805,803 1.31 million 10
2010s 2.50 million 1.89 million 3.16 million 10
2020s 1.94 million 1.08 million 2.69 million 4

Countries ranked near Lebanon

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  4. 76 Azerbaijan 2.58 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is air passengers in Lebanon?
Air passengers in Lebanon was 2.69 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 Lebanon?
The highest recorded value was 3.16 million in 2019.
What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Lebanon?
The lowest recorded value was 182,600 in 1989.
How does Lebanon rank for air passengers?
Lebanon ranks 75th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
Is air passengers rising or falling in Lebanon?
Over the last ten years it is up 20.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lebanon 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

Indicator
Air passengers
Source
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
183 places, 7,925 data points, 1970–2023
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Domestic and international passengers of airlines registered in the country. Passengers counted each time they travel.