Air transport of passengers by NUTS 2 region in Iceland
Iceland: Air transport of passengers by NUTS 2 region was 8,665 Thousand passengers in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Air transport of passengers by NUTS 2 region in Iceland, 2003–2024
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Thousand passengers.
Analysis
In 2024, air transport of passengers by nuts 2 region in Iceland stood at 8,665 Thousand passengers.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 124.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air transport of passengers by nuts 2 region in Iceland peaked at 10,166 Thousand passengers in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1,527 Thousand passengers, in 2020.
That places Iceland 30th out of 46 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Air transport of passengers by NUTS 2 region in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Thousand passengers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1,562 Thousand passengers | — |
| 2004 | 1,889 Thousand passengers | +20.9% |
| 2005 | 2,111 Thousand passengers | +11.8% |
| 2006 | 2,278 Thousand passengers | +7.9% |
| 2007 | 2,462 Thousand passengers | +8.1% |
| 2008 | 2,241 Thousand passengers | -9.0% |
| 2009 | 1,837 Thousand passengers | -18.0% |
| 2010 | 2,036 Thousand passengers | +10.9% |
| 2011 | 2,463 Thousand passengers | +20.9% |
| 2012 | 2,741 Thousand passengers | +11.3% |
| 2013 | 3,199 Thousand passengers | +16.7% |
| 2014 | 3,854 Thousand passengers | +20.5% |
| 2015 | 4,847 Thousand passengers | +25.8% |
| 2016 | 6,802 Thousand passengers | +40.3% |
| 2017 | 8,728 Thousand passengers | +28.3% |
| 2018 | 10,166 Thousand passengers | +16.5% |
| 2019 | 7,583 Thousand passengers | -25.4% |
| 2020 | 1,527 Thousand passengers | -79.9% |
| 2021 | 2,437 Thousand passengers | +59.6% |
| 2022 | 6,463 Thousand passengers | +165.2% |
| 2023 | 8,058 Thousand passengers | +24.7% |
| 2024 | 8,665 Thousand passengers | +7.5% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 8,665 Thousand passengers is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 24,589 Thousand passengers, 35% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 8,665 Thousand passengers is below the median for high income countries, which is 29,830 Thousand passengers, 29% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Air transport of passengers by NUTS 2 region in Iceland 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 | +165.2% | 2,437 Thousand passengers | 6,463 Thousand passengers |
| 2020 | -79.9% | 7,583 Thousand passengers | 1,527 Thousand passengers |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,054 Thousand passengers | 1,562 Thousand passengers | 2,462 Thousand passengers | 7 |
| 2010s | 5,242 Thousand passengers | 2,036 Thousand passengers | 10,166 Thousand passengers | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,430 Thousand passengers | 1,527 Thousand passengers | 8,665 Thousand passengers | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
- 27 Bulgaria 10,961 Thousand passengers compare
- 28 Malta 8,968 Thousand passengers compare
- 29 Serbia 8,715 Thousand passengers compare
- 31 Latvia 7,100 Thousand passengers compare
- 31 Latvia 7,100 Thousand passengers compare
- 33 Lithuania 6,583 Thousand passengers compare
- 33 Lithuania 6,583 Thousand passengers compare
More reference data data for Iceland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0288 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0708 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1854 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0964 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2576 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.7664 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0005 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air transport of passengers by nuts 2 region in Iceland?
- Air transport of passengers by nuts 2 region in Iceland was 8,665 Thousand passengers in 2024, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest air transport of passengers by nuts 2 region recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 10,166 Thousand passengers in 2018.
- What is the lowest air transport of passengers by nuts 2 region recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,527 Thousand passengers in 2020.
- How does Iceland rank for air transport of passengers by nuts 2 region?
- Iceland ranks 30th out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is air transport of passengers by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 124.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Air transport of passengers by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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