Air passengers in Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands: Air passengers was 157,418 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
157,418
Change on year
up 39.8%
World rank
135th
of 183 countries
All-time high
427,806
in 2017
All-time low
42,400
in 1980
Years of data
44
1980–2023

Air passengers in Solomon Islands, 1980–2023

0100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k1980200120231980: 42.4k1981: 46.2k1982: 51.1k1983: 54.6k1984: 63.7k1985: 66.0k1986: 64.9k1987: 67.5k1988: 68.5k1989: 69.3k1990: 69.4k1991: 69.4k1992: 69.4k1993: 74.6k1994: 78.5k1995: 89.5k1996: 94.3k1997: 94.3k1998: 94.0k1999: 97.7k2000: 75.3k2001: 81.4k2002: 84.5k2003: 68.1k2004: 84.7k2005: 91.5k2006: 101.2k2007: 102.1k2008: 100.6k2009: 94.0k2010: 142.7k2011: 140.2k2012: 138.2k2013: 302.4k2014: 330.5k2015: 373.7k2016: 373.5k2017: 427.8k2018: 427.8k2019: 229.7k2020: 138.7k2021: 100.6k2022: 112.6k2023: 157.4k

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Solomon Islands

  1. 132 Bhutan 189,878 compare
  2. 133 Jamaica 180,951 compare
  3. 134 Botswana 172,720 compare
  4. 136 Suriname 149,672 compare
  5. 137 Congo 147,084 compare
  6. 138 Cuba 136,998 compare

See the full ranking of 183 places →

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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

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.