Number airline passengers, annual growth rate in Lebanon

Lebanon: Number airline passengers, annual growth rate was 12.88 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
12.88 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 73.6%
World rank
107th
of 182 countries
All-time high
213.42 % change on previous year
in 1990
All-time low
-65.94 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
53
1971–2023

Number airline passengers, annual growth rate in Lebanon, 1971–2023

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Lebanon recorded 12.88 % change on previous year for number airline passengers, annual growth rate in 2023.

The figure is down 73.6% on the previous year and up 198.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number airline passengers, annual growth rate in Lebanon peaked at 213.42 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -65.94 % change on previous year, in 2020.

Lebanon ranks 107th of 182 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Number airline passengers, annual growth rate in Lebanon, year by year

Annual values for Number airline passengers, annual growth rate in Lebanon, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 18.12 % change on previous year —
1972 14.78 % change on previous year -18.4%
1973 10.11 % change on previous year -31.6%
1974 26.65 % change on previous year +163.6%
1975 -13.24 % change on previous year -149.7%
1976 16.67 % change on previous year -225.9%
1977 -11.57 % change on previous year -169.4%
1978 -7.07 % change on previous year -38.9%
1979 4.76 % change on previous year -167.4%
1980 2.91 % change on previous year -38.9%
1981 -9.3 % change on previous year -419.6%
1982 -32.33 % change on previous year +247.7%
1983 21.86 % change on previous year -167.6%
1984 -40.97 % change on previous year -287.5%
1985 22.06 % change on previous year -153.8%
1986 -0.5187 % change on previous year -102.4%
1987 -29.16 % change on previous year +5521.5%
1988 39.6 % change on previous year -235.8%
1989 -62.98 % change on previous year -259.0%
1990 213.42 % change on previous year -438.9%
1991 -6.43 % change on previous year -103.0%
1992 11.97 % change on previous year -286.2%
1993 12.98 % change on previous year +8.4%
1994 4.28 % change on previous year -67.0%
1995 8.98 % change on previous year +109.6%
1996 0.6235 % change on previous year -93.1%
1997 10.62 % change on previous year +1604.0%
1998 -16.44 % change on previous year -254.8%
1999 0.4749 % change on previous year -102.9%
2000 12.01 % change on previous year +2429.3%
2001 1.25 % change on previous year -89.6%
2002 7.14 % change on previous year +472.3%
2003 6.99 % change on previous year -2.2%
2004 16.2 % change on previous year +131.9%
2005 -0.9634 % change on previous year -105.9%
2006 -9.98 % change on previous year +936.2%
2007 10.88 % change on previous year -209.0%
2008 -0.6004 % change on previous year -105.5%
2009 22.53 % change on previous year -3852.9%
2010 44.71 % change on previous year +98.4%
2011 7.2 % change on previous year -83.9%
2012 5.87 % change on previous year -18.5%
2013 4.32 % change on previous year -26.4%
2014 7.94 % change on previous year +83.8%
2015 7.1 % change on previous year -10.6%
2016 2.16 % change on previous year -69.6%
2017 8.77 % change on previous year +306.3%
2018 3.56 % change on previous year -59.5%
2019 6.12 % change on previous year +72.0%
2020 -65.94 % change on previous year -1177.9%
2021 48.75 % change on previous year -173.9%
2022 48.83 % change on previous year +0.2%
2023 12.88 % change on previous year -73.6%

Lebanon compared with similar countries

  • Lebanon's 12.88 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 15.91 % change on previous year, 81% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
  • Lebanon's 12.88 % change on previous year is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 21.87 % change on previous year, 59% of the median. (22 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Number airline passengers, annual growth rate in Lebanon 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.

YearChange FromTo
1987 -5521.5% -0.5187 % change on previous year -29.16 % change on previous year
2009 +3852.9% -0.6004 % change on previous year 22.53 % change on previous year
2000 +2429.3% 0.4749 % change on previous year 12.01 % change on previous year
1997 +1604.0% 0.6235 % change on previous year 10.62 % change on previous year
2020 -1177.9% 6.12 % change on previous year -65.94 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 6.58 % change on previous year -13.24 % change on previous year 26.65 % change on previous year 9
1980s -8.88 % change on previous year -62.98 % change on previous year 39.6 % change on previous year 10
1990s 24.05 % change on previous year -16.44 % change on previous year 213.42 % change on previous year 10
2000s 6.55 % change on previous year -9.98 % change on previous year 22.53 % change on previous year 10
2010s 9.77 % change on previous year 2.16 % change on previous year 44.71 % change on previous year 10
2020s 11.13 % change on previous year -65.94 % change on previous year 48.83 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Lebanon

  1. 104 Ireland 13.67 % change on previous year compare
  2. 105 Vietnam 13.23 % change on previous year compare
  3. 106 Brazil 13.11 % change on previous year compare
  4. 108 Albania 12.71 % change on previous year compare
  5. 109 Bahamas 12.44 % change on previous year compare
  6. 110 Bulgaria 12.44 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is number airline passengers, annual growth rate in Lebanon?
Number airline passengers, annual growth rate in Lebanon was 12.88 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest number airline passengers, annual growth rate recorded in Lebanon?
The highest recorded value was 213.42 % change on previous year in 1990.
What is the lowest number airline passengers, annual growth rate recorded in Lebanon?
The lowest recorded value was -65.94 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Lebanon rank for number airline passengers, annual growth rate?
Lebanon ranks 107th out of 182 countries with data for 2023.
Is number airline passengers, annual growth rate rising or falling in Lebanon?
Over the last ten years it is up 198.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lebanon data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Number airline passengers, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Number airline passengers. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Number airline passengers, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
182 places, 7,630 data points, 1971–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Number airline passengers. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.