Air passengers in Romania
Romania: Air passengers was 2.81 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.81 million
Change on year
up 22.3%
World rank
74th
of 183 countries
All-time high
5.63 million
in 2019
All-time low
429,400
in 1971
Years of data
54
1970–2023
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.
Air passengers in Romania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 452,500 | — |
| 1971 | 429,400 | -5.1% |
| 1972 | 488,800 | +13.8% |
| 1973 | 611,800 | +25.2% |
| 1974 | 674,400 | +10.2% |
| 1975 | 613,100 | -9.1% |
| 1976 | 912,600 | +48.9% |
| 1977 | 1.08 million | +18.0% |
| 1978 | 1.08 million | +0.7% |
| 1979 | 1.12 million | +3.2% |
| 1980 | 1.11 million | -0.7% |
| 1981 | 1.08 million | -2.9% |
| 1982 | 919,400 | -14.8% |
| 1983 | 998,600 | +8.6% |
| 1984 | 1.16 million | +16.5% |
| 1985 | 1.22 million | +4.5% |
| 1986 | 1.24 million | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 1.28 million | +3.3% |
| 1988 | 1.32 million | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 1.27 million | -3.8% |
| 1990 | 1.32 million | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 1.15 million | -13.1% |
| 1992 | 918,900 | -20.0% |
| 1993 | 979,400 | +6.6% |
| 1994 | 1.24 million | +26.9% |
| 1995 | 1.24 million | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 913,300 | -26.6% |
| 1997 | 995,200 | +9.0% |
| 1998 | 907,600 | -8.8% |
| 1999 | 980,300 | +8.0% |
| 2000 | 1.22 million | +24.3% |
| 2001 | 1.14 million | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 959,487 | -15.6% |
| 2003 | 1.26 million | +30.8% |
| 2004 | 1.34 million | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 1.71 million | +27.7% |
| 2006 | 2.05 million | +19.9% |
| 2007 | 3.00 million | +46.7% |
| 2008 | 3.25 million | +8.3% |
| 2009 | 3.27 million | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 3.73 million | +14.2% |
| 2011 | 3.66 million | -2.0% |
| 2012 | 3.59 million | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 3.09 million | -14.1% |
| 2014 | 3.07 million | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 3.63 million | +18.5% |
| 2016 | 3.69 million | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 4.42 million | +20.0% |
| 2018 | 4.91 million | +11.0% |
| 2019 | 5.63 million | +14.7% |
| 2020 | 1.79 million | -68.3% |
| 2021 | 2.72 million | +52.2% |
| 2022 | 2.29 million | -15.6% |
| 2023 | 2.81 million | +22.3% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 2.81 million is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.14 million, 31% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Romania's 2.81 million is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.87 million, 73% of the median. (49 countries reporting)
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
- 77 Luxembourg 2.46 million compare
More reference data data for Romania
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.689 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.04 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.75 (2050)
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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Domestic and international passengers of airlines registered in the country. Passengers counted each time they travel.