Air passengers in Lebanon
Lebanon: Air passengers was 2.69 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Lebanon, 1970–2023
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 72 Myanmar 3.54 million compare
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More reference data data for Lebanon
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.01 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.1718 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.08 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.8816 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.17 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 8,883 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
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
Domestic and international passengers of airlines registered in the country. Passengers counted each time they travel.