Air passengers in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Air passengers was 157,418 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Solomon Islands, 1980–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, air passengers in Solomon Islands stood at 157,418.
The figure is up 39.8% on the previous year and down 47.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Solomon Islands peaked at 427,806 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 42,400, in 1980.
Solomon Islands ranks 135th 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 | 59,420 | 42,400 | 69,300 | 10 |
| 1990s | 83,110 | 69,400 | 97,700 | 10 |
| 2000s | 88,327 | 68,104 | 102,090 | 10 |
| 2010s | 288,636 | 138,160 | 427,806 | 10 |
| 2020s | 127,309 | 100,593 | 157,418 | 4 |
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More reference data data for Solomon Islands
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.5032 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.3882 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.2159 °C (2026)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.4206 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 164.87 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.6447 °C (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Democracy 6 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Solomon Islands?
- Air passengers in Solomon Islands was 157,418 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 Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 427,806 in 2017.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 42,400 in 1980.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for air passengers?
- Solomon Islands ranks 135th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Solomon Islands 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.