Air passengers in Singapore
Singapore: Air passengers was 47.50 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Singapore, 1970–2023
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 Singapore is 47.50 million, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
That represents a change of up 114.0% on the previous year and up 49.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Singapore peaked at 47.50 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 748,900, in 1970.
That places Singapore 23rd out of 183 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Air passengers in Singapore, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 748,900 | — |
| 1971 | 875,100 | +16.9% |
| 1972 | 976,100 | +11.5% |
| 1973 | 1.25 million | +27.9% |
| 1974 | 1.51 million | +20.8% |
| 1975 | 1.81 million | +20.3% |
| 1976 | 2.13 million | +17.5% |
| 1977 | 2.50 million | +17.1% |
| 1978 | 2.89 million | +15.9% |
| 1979 | 3.38 million | +16.7% |
| 1980 | 3.83 million | +13.3% |
| 1981 | 4.41 million | +15.1% |
| 1982 | 4.59 million | +4.2% |
| 1983 | 4.53 million | -1.3% |
| 1984 | 4.79 million | +5.7% |
| 1985 | 4.91 million | +2.5% |
| 1986 | 4.99 million | +1.6% |
| 1987 | 5.25 million | +5.2% |
| 1988 | 6.05 million | +15.2% |
| 1989 | 6.66 million | +10.1% |
| 1990 | 7.05 million | +5.8% |
| 1991 | 7.75 million | +9.9% |
| 1992 | 8.48 million | +9.4% |
| 1993 | 9.27 million | +9.4% |
| 1994 | 9.93 million | +7.1% |
| 1995 | 10.78 million | +8.6% |
| 1996 | 11.84 million | +9.8% |
| 1997 | 12.98 million | +9.6% |
| 1998 | 13.33 million | +2.7% |
| 1999 | 15.28 million | +14.6% |
| 2000 | 16.70 million | +9.3% |
| 2001 | 16.37 million | -2.0% |
| 2002 | 17.26 million | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 14.17 million | -17.9% |
| 2004 | 17.00 million | +19.9% |
| 2005 | 17.74 million | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 19.57 million | +10.3% |
| 2007 | 20.67 million | +5.6% |
| 2008 | 21.05 million | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 18.43 million | -12.5% |
| 2010 | 24.86 million | +34.9% |
| 2011 | 26.51 million | +6.6% |
| 2012 | 29.14 million | +9.9% |
| 2013 | 31.73 million | +8.9% |
| 2014 | 33.64 million | +6.0% |
| 2015 | 33.59 million | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 35.37 million | +5.3% |
| 2017 | 38.09 million | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 40.40 million | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 43.05 million | +6.6% |
| 2020 | 7.88 million | -81.7% |
| 2021 | 2.31 million | -70.7% |
| 2022 | 22.20 million | +860.3% |
| 2023 | 47.50 million | +114.0% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 47.50 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.14 million, 5.2× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Singapore's 47.50 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.05 million, 23.1× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Air passengers in Singapore changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +860.3% | 2.31 million | 22.20 million |
| 2023 | +114.0% | 22.20 million | 47.50 million |
| 2020 | -81.7% | 43.05 million | 7.88 million |
| 2021 | -70.7% | 7.88 million | 2.31 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.81 million | 748,900 | 3.38 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.00 million | 3.83 million | 6.66 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.67 million | 7.05 million | 15.28 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.90 million | 14.17 million | 21.05 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 33.64 million | 24.86 million | 43.05 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.97 million | 2.31 million | 47.50 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
More reference data data for Singapore
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.008 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0066 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0618 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0618 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0269 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0096 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0378 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2664 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0 (1992)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2567 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Singapore?
- Air passengers in Singapore was 47.50 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 Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 47.50 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 748,900 in 1970.
- How does Singapore rank for air passengers?
- Singapore ranks 23rd out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore 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.