Airports 1993

Airports data reveals the number of airports in each country. Compare nations, explore rankings, and see trends with interactive maps.

210 data points•Updated 3/28/2026•Global Coverage•CIA World Factbook•

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Complete Data Rankings

Rank
1	Afghanistan	NaN
2	Albania	NaN
3	Algeria	NaN
4	American Samoa	NaN
5	Angola	NaN
6	Anguilla	NaN
7	Antigua and Barbuda	NaN
8	Argentina	NaN
9	Aruba	NaN
10	Australia	NaN
11	Austria	NaN
12	Azerbaijan	NaN
13	Bahamas	NaN
14	Bahrain	NaN
15	Bangladesh	NaN
16	Barbados	NaN
17	Belarus	NaN
18	Belgium	NaN
19	Belize	NaN
20	Benin	NaN
21	Bermuda	NaN
22	Bhutan	NaN
23	Bolivia	NaN
24	Bosnia and Herzegovina	NaN
25	Botswana	NaN
26	Brazil	NaN
27	British Virgin Islands	NaN
28	Brunei Darussalam	NaN
29	Bulgaria	NaN
30	Burkina Faso	NaN
31	Myanmar	NaN
32	Burundi	NaN
33	Cambodia	NaN
34	Cameroon	NaN
35	Canada	NaN
36	Cayman Islands	NaN
37	Central African Republic	NaN
38	Chad	NaN
39	Chile	NaN
40	China	NaN
41	Colombia	NaN
42	Comoros	NaN
43	Congo	NaN
44	Cook Islands	NaN
45	Costa Rica	NaN
46	Côte d'Ivoire	NaN
47	Croatia	NaN
48	Cuba	NaN
49	Cyprus	NaN
50	Czech Republic	NaN
51	Denmark	NaN
52	Djibouti	NaN
53	Dominica	NaN
54	Dominican Republic	NaN
55	Ecuador	NaN
56	Egypt	NaN
57	El Salvador	NaN
58	Equatorial Guinea	NaN
59	Eritrea	NaN
60	Estonia	NaN
61	Ethiopia	NaN
62	Réunion	NaN
63	Falkland Islands (Malvinas)	NaN
64	Faroe Islands	NaN
65	Fiji	NaN
66	Finland	NaN
67	France	NaN
68	French Guiana	NaN
69	French Polynesia	NaN
70	Gabon	NaN
71	Gambia	NaN
72	Georgia	NaN
73	Germany	NaN
74	Ghana	NaN
75	Gibraltar	NaN
76	Greece	NaN
77	Greenland	NaN
78	Grenada	NaN
79	Guadeloupe	NaN
80	Guam	NaN
81	Guatemala	NaN
82	Guinea	NaN
83	Guinea-Bissau	NaN
84	Guyana	NaN
85	Haiti	NaN
86	Honduras	NaN
87	Hungary	NaN
88	Iceland	NaN
89	India	NaN
90	Indonesia	NaN
91	Iran	NaN
92	Iraq	NaN
93	Ireland	NaN
94	Israel	NaN
95	Italy	NaN
96	Jamaica	NaN
97	Japan	NaN
98	Jordan	NaN
99	Kazakhstan	NaN
100	Kenya	NaN
101	Kiribati	NaN
102	North Korea	NaN
103	South Korea	NaN
104	Kuwait	NaN
105	Kyrgyzstan	NaN
106	Laos	NaN
107	Latvia	NaN
108	Lebanon	NaN
109	Lesotho	NaN
110	Liberia	NaN
111	Libya	NaN
112	Liechtenstein	NaN
113	Lithuania	NaN
114	Luxembourg	NaN
115	North Macedonia	NaN
116	Madagascar	NaN
117	Malawi	NaN
118	Malaysia	NaN
119	Maldives	NaN
120	Mali	NaN
121	Malta	NaN
122	Martinique	NaN
123	Mauritania	NaN
124	Mauritius	NaN
125	Mayotte	NaN
126	Mexico	NaN
127	Republic of Moldova	NaN
128	Monaco	1
129	Mongolia	NaN
130	Montserrat	NaN
131	Morocco	NaN
132	Mozambique	NaN
133	Namibia	NaN
134	Nauru	NaN
135	Nepal	NaN
136	Netherlands	NaN
137	New Caledonia	NaN
138	New Zealand	NaN
139	Nicaragua	NaN
140	Niger	NaN
141	Nigeria	NaN
142	Niue	NaN
143	Northern Mariana Islands	NaN
144	Norway	NaN
145	Oman	NaN
146	Pakistan	NaN
147	Panama	NaN
148	Papua New Guinea	NaN
149	Paraguay	NaN
150	Peru	NaN
151	Philippines	NaN
152	Poland	NaN
153	Portugal	NaN
154	Puerto Rico	NaN
155	Qatar	NaN
156	Romania	NaN
157	Russia	NaN
158	Rwanda	NaN
159	Saint Helena	NaN
160	Saint Kitts and Nevis	NaN
161	Saint Lucia	NaN
162	Saint Pierre and Miquelon	NaN
163	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	NaN
164	Sao Tome and Principe	NaN
165	Saudi Arabia	NaN
166	Senegal	NaN
167	Seychelles	NaN
168	Sierra Leone	NaN
169	Singapore	NaN
170	Slovakia	NaN
171	Slovenia	NaN
172	Solomon Islands	NaN
173	Somalia	NaN
174	South Africa	NaN
175	Spain	NaN
176	Sri Lanka	NaN
177	Suriname	NaN
178	Eswatini	NaN
179	Sweden	NaN
180	Switzerland	NaN
181	Syrian Arab Republic	NaN
182	Taiwan	NaN
183	Tajikistan	NaN
184	Tanzania	NaN
185	Thailand	NaN
186	Togo	NaN
187	Tokelau	NaN
188	Tonga	NaN
189	Trinidad and Tobago	NaN
190	Tunisia	NaN
191	Turkmenistan	NaN
192	Turks and Caicos Islands	NaN
193	Tuvalu	NaN
194	Uganda	NaN
195	Ukraine	NaN
196	United Arab Emirates	NaN
197	United Kingdom	NaN
198	United States	NaN
199	Uruguay	NaN
200	Uzbekistan	NaN
201	Vanuatu	NaN
202	Venezuela	NaN
203	Vietnam	NaN
204	United States Virgin Islands	NaN
205	Wallis and Futuna Islands	NaN
206	Samoa	NaN
207	Yemen	NaN
208	Congo, Democratic Republic of the	NaN
209	Zambia	NaN
210	Zimbabwe	NaN

↑Top 10 Countries

Analysis: These countries represent the highest values in this dataset, showcasing significant scale and impact on global statistics.

↓Bottom 10 Countries

Context: These countries or territories have the lowest values, often due to geographic size, administrative status, or specific characteristics.

Analysis & Context

In 1993, Monaco led the world with the highest number of Airports, with a global range from 1 to 1. The average and median number of airports globally was 1.00, reflecting the uniformity of data available for this year.

Understanding the Data Limitations

The data for 1993 presents a unique case where only Monaco is listed, both as the country with the most and the fewest airports. This peculiar situation suggests either a data collection anomaly or a representation issue, rather than a true reflection of global airport distribution. Normally, airport statistics would vary significantly across countries due to factors such as geographic size, population, and economic capacity.

Monaco's Unique Position

Monaco, a small sovereign city-state located on the French Riviera, is known for its high population density and affluent economy. Despite its limited geographical area, the presence of an airport is significant. This suggests that even small states prioritize air connectivity, likely due to economic activities related to tourism and international business. Monaco's status as a global luxury destination could drive the need for direct air access, enhancing its connectivity with major European hubs.

Economic Factors Influencing Airport Presence

The presence of airports often correlates with economic factors such as trade volume and tourism. In the case of Monaco, its economy is heavily reliant on services, tourism, and banking. These sectors benefit from efficient air transport links, enabling the swift movement of people and goods. While the data for 1993 does not provide a complete picture across multiple countries, in general, nations with thriving tourism industries or strategic trade locations tend to have more airports to support these economic activities.

Year-over-Year Stability

The data shows no change in the number of airports in Monaco from the previous year, with a year-over-year change of 0.00 airports. This stability could be attributed to the physical and economic constraints of expanding airport infrastructure in a small area. In larger countries, fluctuations in airport numbers may occur due to policy changes, infrastructure investments, or shifts in economic priorities. However, in a microstate like Monaco, such changes are less likely, maintaining a consistent count over the years.

Implications for Global Transportation Analysis

While the data for 1993 is limited, it underscores the importance of considering a broader dataset for comprehensive analysis. Airports play a crucial role in global transportation networks, influencing economic growth, regional development, and connectivity. Analyzing more extensive datasets would provide insights into how different countries prioritize and develop their air transport infrastructure. Such analysis could reveal trends in urbanization, economic development, and international trade that are not apparent from a single-year, single-country snapshot.

In conclusion, the 1993 data highlights the need for accurate and comprehensive data collection to fully understand global trends in airport distribution and their economic implications. Although Monaco stands alone in this dataset, the broader context of airport infrastructure underscores its critical role in facilitating global economic and social connectivity.

Insights by country

Egypt

In 1993, Egypt ranked #198 globally with a total of 92 airports, of which 82 were usable. This number is significantly lower than many regional neighbors, reflecting the country's developing infrastructure compared to more advanced nations. Contributing factors include Egypt's strategic location as a gateway between Africa and Europe, alongside a growing tourism sector that necessitates improved air travel facilities.

Lesotho

In 1993, Lesotho ranked #108 globally with a total of 28 airports, all of which were usable. Compared to its regional neighbors, Lesotho's airport infrastructure is relatively limited, particularly when contrasted with South Africa, which boasts a more extensive network of airports. The country's mountainous terrain and small population contribute to the limited development of air transport facilities, as well as economic constraints that hinder investment in infrastructure.

Morocco

In 1993, Morocco ranked #128 globally with a total of 73 airports, of which 65 were usable. This figure is notably lower than many countries in North Africa, reflecting the region's growing aviation infrastructure challenges compared to more developed nations.

The relatively high number of airports, particularly those with runways over 1,220 meters, indicates Morocco's strategic focus on enhancing connectivity for tourism and trade, driven by its geographic position as a gateway between Europe and Africa.

Mali

Mali ranked #119 globally in 1993 with a total of 34 airports, of which 27 were usable and 8 had permanent-surface runways. In comparison, neighboring countries like Burkina Faso have fewer airports, indicating a relatively better infrastructure for air transport in Mali. The country's airport statistics are influenced by its vast land area and the need for connectivity to support trade and tourism, despite challenges posed by its geographic terrain and economic conditions.

Mozambique

Mozambique ranked #129 globally with a total of 194 airports in 1993, of which 131 were usable. This figure is significantly lower than many regional neighbors, reflecting the country's ongoing recovery from civil conflict and economic challenges. The limited number of airports, particularly those with permanent-surface runways, highlights infrastructure deficits that have impacted trade and connectivity in Mozambique.

France

In 1993, France ranked #66 globally with a total of 471 airports, of which 461 were usable. This figure is notable compared to neighboring Germany, which had a higher airport count, reflecting France's extensive transportation network that supports both tourism and commerce.

The country's geographic diversity, with major urban centers and tourist destinations, drives the need for a robust airport infrastructure. Additionally, France's government policies have historically prioritized aviation development, enhancing connectivity and economic growth.

Niger

Niger ranked #140 globally with a total of 28 airports in 1993, of which 26 were usable and 9 had permanent-surface runways.

In comparison, Niger's airport infrastructure is limited when contrasted with regional neighbors like Nigeria, which has a more developed aviation network. The sparse distribution of airports is influenced by Niger's vast desert geography and low population density, which restricts air travel demand and investment in airport facilities.

Malaysia

In 1993, Malaysia ranked #117 globally with a total of 111 airports, of which 102 were usable. This figure is relatively modest compared to regional neighbors like Thailand, which had a more developed airport infrastructure at that time.

The extensive network of airports in Malaysia reflects its strategic geographic position in Southeast Asia, facilitating trade and tourism. Additionally, government investments in transport infrastructure have played a crucial role in enhancing connectivity across the nation.

Fiji

In 1993, Fiji ranked #64 globally with a total of 25 airports, of which 22 are usable. This number is relatively low compared to regional neighbors like New Zealand, which has a more developed aviation infrastructure. The limited number of airports is influenced by Fiji's geographic makeup as an archipelago, where the distribution of islands necessitates a focus on fewer, strategically located airports to facilitate tourism and trade.

Qatar

In 1993, Qatar ranked #155 globally with a total of 4 airports. This number is relatively low compared to regional neighbors like the United Arab Emirates, which has a more developed airport infrastructure. The limited number of airports reflects Qatar's small geographic size and population, along with its focus on developing its aviation sector in subsequent years, particularly with the establishment of Hamad International Airport in later decades.

Data Source

CIA World Factbook

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