Air passengers in Syria
Syria: Air passengers was 610,745 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Syria, 1970–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Syria recorded 610,745 for air passengers in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 32.5% on the previous year and up 28.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Syria peaked at 1.43 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 17,564, in 2017.
That places Syria 116th 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 | 314,640 | 139,000 | 494,700 | 10 |
| 1980s | 452,070 | 341,600 | 515,500 | 10 |
| 1990s | 599,310 | 472,100 | 694,200 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.11 million | 750,129 | 1.37 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 454,187 | 17,564 | 1.43 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 621,669 | 299,469 | 904,242 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More reference data data for Syria
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.58 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.329 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.3623 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2737 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.14 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 614.95 2010 = 100 (2019)
- 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 Syria?
- Air passengers in Syria was 610,745 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 1.43 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,564 in 2017.
- How does Syria rank for air passengers?
- Syria ranks 116th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.