Air passengers in Nauru
Nauru: Air passengers was 39,104 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Nauru, 2009–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Nauru recorded 39,104 for air passengers in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 191.6% on the previous year and up 137.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Nauru peaked at 210,424 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 3,344, in 2021.
That places Nauru 158th out of 183 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 210,424 | 210,424 | 210,424 | 1 |
| 2010s | 35,800 | 16,488 | 50,668 | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,303 | 3,344 | 39,104 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nauru
- 155 Central African Republic 46,364 compare
- 156 Eritrea 45,104 compare
- 157 Samoa 42,120 compare
- 159 Sao Tome and Principe 38,767 compare
- 160 Antigua and Barbuda 35,515 compare
- 161 Eswatini 34,663 compare
More reference data data for Nauru
- Free country 2 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 3 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Democracy 7 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Foreign aid received by income group 46.27 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Nauru?
- Air passengers in Nauru was 39,104 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 Nauru?
- The highest recorded value was 210,424 in 2009.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Nauru?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,344 in 2021.
- How does Nauru rank for air passengers?
- Nauru ranks 158th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Nauru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 137.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nauru 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.