Air passengers in Thailand
Thailand: Air passengers was 51.92 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Thailand, 1970–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Thailand recorded 51.92 million for air passengers in 2023.
That represents a change of up 51.0% on the previous year and up 20.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Thailand peaked at 76.34 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 713,100, in 1971.
Thailand ranks 21st 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.
Air passengers in Thailand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 764,200 | — |
| 1971 | 713,100 | -6.7% |
| 1972 | 785,600 | +10.2% |
| 1973 | 1.02 million | +30.0% |
| 1974 | 1.26 million | +23.5% |
| 1975 | 1.62 million | +28.2% |
| 1976 | 1.63 million | +1.1% |
| 1977 | 1.33 million | -18.5% |
| 1978 | 1.77 million | +33.2% |
| 1979 | 2.09 million | +17.8% |
| 1980 | 2.46 million | +17.7% |
| 1981 | 2.83 million | +15.3% |
| 1982 | 3.15 million | +11.3% |
| 1983 | 3.36 million | +6.4% |
| 1984 | 3.67 million | +9.4% |
| 1985 | 4.07 million | +10.7% |
| 1986 | 4.37 million | +7.5% |
| 1987 | 5.18 million | +18.5% |
| 1988 | 6.24 million | +20.4% |
| 1989 | 7.36 million | +18.1% |
| 1990 | 8.20 million | +11.4% |
| 1991 | 7.71 million | -6.0% |
| 1992 | 8.55 million | +10.9% |
| 1993 | 10.20 million | +19.3% |
| 1994 | 11.40 million | +11.8% |
| 1995 | 12.77 million | +12.0% |
| 1996 | 14.08 million | +10.2% |
| 1997 | 14.24 million | +1.1% |
| 1998 | 15.02 million | +5.5% |
| 1999 | 15.95 million | +6.2% |
| 2000 | 17.39 million | +9.0% |
| 2001 | 17.66 million | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 18.11 million | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 16.62 million | -8.2% |
| 2004 | 20.34 million | +22.4% |
| 2005 | 18.90 million | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 20.10 million | +6.3% |
| 2007 | 21.19 million | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 19.99 million | -5.7% |
| 2009 | 19.62 million | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 28.78 million | +46.7% |
| 2011 | 31.94 million | +11.0% |
| 2012 | 36.39 million | +13.9% |
| 2013 | 43.03 million | +18.2% |
| 2014 | 46.55 million | +8.2% |
| 2015 | 56.45 million | +21.3% |
| 2016 | 62.34 million | +10.4% |
| 2017 | 70.70 million | +13.4% |
| 2018 | 76.05 million | +7.6% |
| 2019 | 76.34 million | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 28.18 million | -63.1% |
| 2021 | 12.73 million | -54.8% |
| 2022 | 34.39 million | +170.1% |
| 2023 | 51.92 million | +51.0% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 51.92 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.37 million, 37.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 51.92 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.05 million, 25.3× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Air passengers in Thailand changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +170.1% | 12.73 million | 34.39 million |
| 2020 | -63.1% | 76.34 million | 28.18 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.30 million | 713,100 | 2.09 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.27 million | 2.46 million | 7.36 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.81 million | 7.71 million | 15.95 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.99 million | 16.62 million | 21.19 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 52.86 million | 28.78 million | 76.34 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 31.81 million | 12.73 million | 51.92 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More reference data data for Thailand
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 10.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 65.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.92 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Thailand?
- Air passengers in Thailand was 51.92 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 76.34 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 713,100 in 1971.
- How does Thailand rank for air passengers?
- Thailand ranks 21st out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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.