Air passengers in Libya
Libya: Air passengers was 1.09 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Libya, 1970–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, air passengers in Libya stood at 1.09 million.
The figure is up 2.8% on the previous year and down 60.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Libya peaked at 2.93 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2005.
That places Libya 97th 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 | 537,100 | 190,200 | 913,800 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.53 million | 1.17 million | 1.86 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 951,910 | 570,600 | 1.88 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 793,654 | 0 | 1.21 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.85 million | 1.19 million | 2.93 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 960,874 | 715,300 | 1.09 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 94 Angola 1.32 million compare
- 95 Armenia 1.31 million compare
- 96 Democratic Republic of Congo 1.15 million compare
- 98 Turkmenistan 1.08 million compare
- 99 Senegal 1.07 million compare
- 100 Afghanistan 1.03 million compare
More reference data data for Libya
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.4458 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1917 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 2.51 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)
- Democracy 0 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Elected parliament 0 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 6 (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Libya?
- Air passengers in Libya was 1.09 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 Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 2.93 million in 2010.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2005.
- How does Libya rank for air passengers?
- Libya ranks 97th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya 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.