Air passengers in Peru
Peru: Air passengers was 17.72 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Peru, 1970–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Peru recorded 17.72 million for air passengers in 2023.
The figure is up 19.9% on the previous year and up 44.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Peru peaked at 18.82 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 263,700, in 1971.
That places Peru 39th out of 183 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.02 million | 263,700 | 1.69 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.01 million | 1.56 million | 3.01 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.00 million | 1.22 million | 2.77 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.72 million | 1.60 million | 6.18 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.20 million | 7.11 million | 18.82 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.81 million | 5.71 million | 17.72 million | 4 |
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- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2052 °C (2026)
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- Winter temperature anomalies 0.6602 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Peru?
- Air passengers in Peru was 17.72 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 18.82 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 263,700 in 1971.
- How does Peru rank for air passengers?
- Peru ranks 39th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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.