Air passengers in Netherlands
Netherlands: Air passengers was 41.44 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Netherlands, 1970–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, air passengers in Netherlands stood at 41.44 million.
The figure is up 16.5% on the previous year and up 23.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Netherlands peaked at 46.36 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2.88 million, in 1970.
Netherlands ranks 28th of 183 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Air passengers in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2.88 million | — |
| 1971 | 3.01 million | +4.6% |
| 1972 | 3.28 million | +8.7% |
| 1973 | 3.68 million | +12.4% |
| 1974 | 3.63 million | -1.5% |
| 1975 | 3.83 million | +5.5% |
| 1976 | 4.08 million | +6.6% |
| 1977 | 4.45 million | +9.1% |
| 1978 | 4.72 million | +6.0% |
| 1979 | 4.92 million | +4.3% |
| 1980 | 4.98 million | +1.3% |
| 1981 | 5.06 million | +1.5% |
| 1982 | 5.20 million | +2.8% |
| 1983 | 5.28 million | +1.5% |
| 1984 | 5.65 million | +7.1% |
| 1985 | 6.03 million | +6.6% |
| 1986 | 6.38 million | +5.9% |
| 1987 | 7.40 million | +16.0% |
| 1988 | 7.86 million | +6.2% |
| 1989 | 8.25 million | +5.0% |
| 1990 | 8.56 million | +3.7% |
| 1991 | 8.89 million | +3.9% |
| 1992 | 10.09 million | +13.4% |
| 1993 | 11.77 million | +16.7% |
| 1994 | 12.89 million | +9.5% |
| 1995 | 16.38 million | +27.0% |
| 1996 | 17.11 million | +4.5% |
| 1997 | 17.89 million | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 18.68 million | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 19.74 million | +5.7% |
| 2000 | 20.90 million | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 20.07 million | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 22.93 million | +14.2% |
| 2003 | 23.45 million | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 25.60 million | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 26.13 million | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 27.45 million | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 28.86 million | +5.1% |
| 2008 | 29.60 million | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 29.11 million | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 26.98 million | -7.3% |
| 2011 | 29.96 million | +11.0% |
| 2012 | 31.67 million | +5.7% |
| 2013 | 33.46 million | +5.6% |
| 2014 | 33.96 million | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 35.69 million | +5.1% |
| 2016 | 40.08 million | +12.3% |
| 2017 | 42.76 million | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 44.42 million | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 46.36 million | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 14.75 million | -68.2% |
| 2021 | 19.35 million | +31.2% |
| 2022 | 35.58 million | +83.9% |
| 2023 | 41.44 million | +16.5% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 41.44 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.14 million, 4.5× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 41.44 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.87 million, 10.7× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Air passengers in Netherlands changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +83.9% | 19.35 million | 35.58 million |
| 2020 | -68.2% | 46.36 million | 14.75 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.85 million | 2.88 million | 4.92 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.21 million | 4.98 million | 8.25 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.20 million | 8.56 million | 19.74 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.41 million | 20.07 million | 29.60 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.53 million | 26.98 million | 46.36 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.78 million | 14.75 million | 41.44 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More reference data data for Netherlands
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5851 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6002 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Netherlands?
- Air passengers in Netherlands was 41.44 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 46.36 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.88 million in 1970.
- How does Netherlands rank for air passengers?
- Netherlands ranks 28th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.