Air passengers in Sweden
Sweden: Air passengers was 19.55 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Sweden, 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 Sweden is 19.55 million, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 28.4% on the previous year and down 62.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Sweden peaked at 58.64 million in 2015 and was at its lowest, 2.55 million, in 1970.
Sweden ranks 35th of 183 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 3.58 million | 2.55 million | 5.19 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.77 million | 5.21 million | 10.86 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.72 million | 9.50 million | 12.92 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.42 million | 11.59 million | 13.35 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 51.49 million | 41.15 million | 58.64 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.24 million | 14.11 million | 20.07 million | 4 |
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More reference data data for Sweden
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- Summer temperature anomalies 1.58 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -3.74 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 2.27 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 3.13 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Sweden?
- Air passengers in Sweden was 19.55 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 58.64 million in 2015.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.55 million in 1970.
- How does Sweden rank for air passengers?
- Sweden ranks 35th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 62.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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.