Air passengers in Namibia
Namibia: Air passengers was 60,304 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Namibia, 1991–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for air passengers in Namibia is 60,304, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 2,585.2% on the previous year and down 88.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Namibia peaked at 632,330 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2,246, in 2021.
Namibia ranks 151st of 183 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 | 233,267 | 163,200 | 455,000 | 9 |
| 2000s | 337,095 | 215,237 | 454,855 | 10 |
| 2010s | 524,184 | 212,578 | 632,330 | 10 |
| 2020s | 41,604 | 2,246 | 62,263 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Namibia?
- Air passengers in Namibia was 60,304 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 632,330 in 2012.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,246 in 2021.
- How does Namibia rank for air passengers?
- Namibia ranks 151st out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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.