Air passengers in Oman
Oman: Air passengers was 8.70 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Oman, 1974–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, air passengers in Oman stood at 8.70 million.
The figure is up 53.8% on the previous year and up 74.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Oman peaked at 11.24 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 127,500, in 1974.
Oman ranks 52nd of 183 countries on this measure, 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 | 278,567 | 127,500 | 456,500 | 6 |
| 1980s | 662,040 | 521,500 | 834,800 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.41 million | 852,900 | 1.93 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.43 million | 1.98 million | 3.27 million | 6 |
| 2010s | 6.63 million | 3.26 million | 11.24 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.73 million | 2.08 million | 8.70 million | 4 |
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More reference data data for Oman
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.12 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.5516 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.0377 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5416 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.2076 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 121.27 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Oman?
- Air passengers in Oman was 8.70 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 Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 11.24 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 127,500 in 1974.
- How does Oman rank for air passengers?
- Oman ranks 52nd out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman 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.