Air passengers in Seychelles

Seychelles: Air passengers was 236,917 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
236,917
Change on year
up 8.8%
World rank
130th
of 183 countries
All-time high
633,518
in 2017
All-time low
12,000
in 1976
Years of data
48
1976–2023

Air passengers in Seychelles, 1976–2023

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Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, air passengers in Seychelles stood at 236,917.

The figure is up 8.8% on the previous year and down 31.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air passengers in Seychelles peaked at 633,518 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 12,000, in 1976.

Seychelles ranks 130th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 12,000 12,000 12,000 4
1980s 128,280 15,000 227,500 10
1990s 309,850 239,500 384,300 10
2000s 497,627 393,835 586,106 10
2010s 436,248 235,994 633,518 10
2020s 185,431 137,565 236,917 4

Countries ranked near Seychelles

  1. 127 Zambia 321,739 compare
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  3. 129 Madagascar 313,313 compare
  4. 131 Guatemala 221,478 compare
  5. 132 Bhutan 189,878 compare
  6. 133 Jamaica 180,951 compare

See the full ranking of 183 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is air passengers in Seychelles?
Air passengers in Seychelles was 236,917 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 Seychelles?
The highest recorded value was 633,518 in 2017.
What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Seychelles?
The lowest recorded value was 12,000 in 1976.
How does Seychelles rank for air passengers?
Seychelles ranks 130th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
Is air passengers rising or falling in Seychelles?
Over the last ten years it is down 31.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Seychelles 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

Indicator
Air passengers
Source
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
183 places, 7,925 data points, 1970–2023
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Domestic and international passengers of airlines registered in the country. Passengers counted each time they travel.