Air passengers in Romania
Romania: Air passengers was 2.81 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Romania, 1970–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Romania recorded 2.81 million for air passengers in 2023.
That represents a change of up 22.3% on the previous year and down 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Romania peaked at 5.63 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 429,400, in 1971.
Romania ranks 74th 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 | 746,400 | 429,400 | 1.12 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.16 million | 919,400 | 1.32 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.07 million | 907,600 | 1.32 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.92 million | 959,487 | 3.27 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.94 million | 3.07 million | 5.63 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.40 million | 1.79 million | 2.81 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 71 Jordan 3.73 million compare
- 72 Myanmar 3.54 million compare
- 73 El Salvador 3.26 million compare
- 75 Lebanon 2.69 million compare
- 76 Azerbaijan 2.58 million compare
More reference data data for Romania
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.95 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.39 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.0635 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.73 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.72 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 189.99 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Romania?
- Air passengers in Romania was 2.81 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 5.63 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 429,400 in 1971.
- How does Romania rank for air passengers?
- Romania ranks 74th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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.