Air passengers in Rwanda
Rwanda: Air passengers was 1.54 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Rwanda, 1981–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for air passengers in Rwanda is 1.54 million, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 151.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Rwanda peaked at 1.56 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 4,300, in 1986.
Rwanda ranks 89th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 9,400 | 4,300 | 25,900 | 9 |
| 1990s | 9,160 | 8,400 | 10,100 | 5 |
| 2010s | 757,282 | 188,221 | 1.56 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.09 million | 661,288 | 1.54 million | 4 |
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- Winter temperature anomalies 0.3611 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Rwanda?
- Air passengers in Rwanda was 1.54 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 1.56 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,300 in 1986.
- How does Rwanda rank for air passengers?
- Rwanda ranks 89th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 151.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.