Air passengers in Mexico
Mexico: Air passengers was 78.76 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Mexico, 1970–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Mexico recorded 78.76 million for air passengers in 2023. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
That represents a change of up 12.2% on the previous year and up 118.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Mexico peaked at 78.76 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.97 million, in 1970.
That places Mexico 15th out of 183 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 6.33 million | 2.97 million | 11.38 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.47 million | 11.41 million | 15.36 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.52 million | 14.34 million | 20.56 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.11 million | 15.73 million | 21.86 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 46.26 million | 29.54 million | 69.94 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 59.33 million | 34.13 million | 78.76 million | 4 |
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More reference data data for Mexico
- Spring temperature anomalies 2.01 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.304 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.6991 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5606 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.29 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 191.45 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 Mexico?
- Air passengers in Mexico was 78.76 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 Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 78.76 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.97 million in 1970.
- How does Mexico rank for air passengers?
- Mexico ranks 15th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 118.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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.