Air passengers in Sudan
Sudan: Air passengers was 911,090 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Sudan, 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 Sudan is 911,090, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 42.6% on the previous year and up 68.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Sudan peaked at 1.59 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 124,700, in 1970.
That places Sudan 102nd out of 183 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 242,060 | 124,700 | 424,000 | 10 |
| 1980s | 450,940 | 347,400 | 533,700 | 10 |
| 1990s | 434,740 | 333,100 | 498,700 | 10 |
| 2000s | 502,846 | 409,178 | 617,785 | 10 |
| 2010s | 578,654 | 292,843 | 947,031 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.07 million | 386,838 | 1.59 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More reference data data for Sudan
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.5281 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.57 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 2.09 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2814 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.9627 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 38,797 2010 = 100 (2022)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Sudan?
- Air passengers in Sudan was 911,090 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.59 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 124,700 in 1970.
- How does Sudan rank for air passengers?
- Sudan ranks 102nd out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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.