Air passengers in Russia
Russia: Air passengers was 98.87 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
98.87 million
Change on year
up 20.2%
World rank
8th
of 183 countries
All-time high
128.76 million
in 1991
All-time low
15.22 million
in 1998
Years of data
33
1991–2023
Air passengers in Russia, 1991–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Russia recorded 98.87 million for air passengers in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.2% on the previous year and up 54.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Russia peaked at 128.76 million in 1991 and was at its lowest, 15.22 million, in 1998.
Russia ranks 8th of 183 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Air passengers in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 128.76 million | — |
| 1992 | 62.17 million | -51.7% |
| 1993 | 36.12 million | -41.9% |
| 1994 | 28.93 million | -19.9% |
| 1995 | 26.52 million | -8.3% |
| 1996 | 22.12 million | -16.6% |
| 1997 | 20.42 million | -7.7% |
| 1998 | 15.22 million | -25.4% |
| 1999 | 18.60 million | +22.2% |
| 2000 | 17.69 million | -4.9% |
| 2001 | 20.30 million | +14.8% |
| 2002 | 20.89 million | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 22.72 million | +8.8% |
| 2004 | 25.95 million | +14.2% |
| 2005 | 26.52 million | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 28.84 million | +8.7% |
| 2007 | 33.19 million | +15.1% |
| 2008 | 37.94 million | +14.3% |
| 2009 | 34.40 million | -9.3% |
| 2010 | 43.86 million | +27.5% |
| 2011 | 50.56 million | +15.3% |
| 2012 | 58.73 million | +16.2% |
| 2013 | 64.07 million | +9.1% |
| 2014 | 72.19 million | +12.7% |
| 2015 | 76.85 million | +6.4% |
| 2016 | 77.46 million | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 89.37 million | +15.4% |
| 2018 | 99.33 million | +11.1% |
| 2019 | 108.86 million | +9.6% |
| 2020 | 62.45 million | -42.6% |
| 2021 | 96.85 million | +55.1% |
| 2022 | 82.24 million | -15.1% |
| 2023 | 98.87 million | +20.2% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 98.87 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.14 million, 10.8× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Russia's 98.87 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.87 million, 25.6× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.88 million | 15.22 million | 128.76 million | 9 |
| 2000s | 26.84 million | 17.69 million | 37.94 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 74.13 million | 43.86 million | 108.86 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 85.10 million | 62.45 million | 98.87 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More reference data data for Russia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 9.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 31.32 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 129.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 26.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Russia?
- Air passengers in Russia was 98.87 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 128.76 million in 1991.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.22 million in 1998.
- How does Russia rank for air passengers?
- Russia ranks 8th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia 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.