Airports 1994

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	Madagascar	NaN
116	Malawi	NaN
117	Malaysia	NaN
118	Maldives	NaN
119	Mali	NaN
120	Malta	NaN
121	Martinique	NaN
122	Mauritania	NaN
123	Mauritius	NaN
124	Mayotte	NaN
125	Mexico	NaN
126	Republic of Moldova	NaN
127	Monaco	1
128	Mongolia	NaN
129	Montserrat	NaN
130	Morocco	NaN
131	Mozambique	NaN
132	Namibia	NaN
133	Nauru	NaN
134	Nepal	NaN
135	Netherlands	NaN
136	New Caledonia	NaN
137	New Zealand	NaN
138	Nicaragua	NaN
139	Niger	NaN
140	Nigeria	NaN
141	Niue	NaN
142	Northern Mariana Islands	NaN
143	Norway	NaN
144	Oman	NaN
145	Pakistan	NaN
146	Panama	NaN
147	Papua New Guinea	NaN
148	Paraguay	NaN
149	Peru	NaN
150	Philippines	NaN
151	Poland	NaN
152	Portugal	NaN
153	Puerto Rico	NaN
154	Qatar	NaN
155	Romania	NaN
156	Russia	NaN
157	Rwanda	NaN
158	Saint Helena	NaN
159	Saint Kitts and Nevis	NaN
160	Saint Lucia	NaN
161	Saint Pierre and Miquelon	NaN
162	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	NaN
163	Sao Tome and Principe	NaN
164	Saudi Arabia	NaN
165	Senegal	NaN
166	Seychelles	NaN
167	Sierra Leone	NaN
168	Singapore	NaN
169	Slovakia	NaN
170	Slovenia	NaN
171	Solomon Islands	NaN
172	Somalia	NaN
173	South Africa	NaN
174	Spain	NaN
175	Sri Lanka	NaN
176	Suriname	NaN
177	Eswatini	NaN
178	Sweden	NaN
179	Switzerland	NaN
180	Syrian Arab Republic	NaN
181	Taiwan	NaN
182	Tajikistan	NaN
183	Tanzania	NaN
184	Thailand	NaN
185	North Macedonia	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	Uzbekistan	NaN
200	Uruguay	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 1994, the country with the most airports was Monaco, with a total of 1 airport. Globally, the number of airports per country ranged from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 1. The average and median number of airports per country were both 1, highlighting a uniform distribution in the available data.

Monaco's Unique Position in Airport Statistics

While it may seem unusual for Monaco to top the airport rankings, this is due to its unique geographic and economic context. Monaco, a small city-state on the French Riviera, covers an area of just 2.1 square kilometers. Its single airport serves both commercial and private aviation needs, reflecting the country's status as a luxury destination with high tourism demand. The presence of an airport in such a limited space underscores Monaco's emphasis on maintaining connectivity despite its size constraints.

Geographic and Economic Drivers of Airport Distribution

The distribution of airports globally is often influenced by a country's geographic size, population density, and economic activity. In larger countries, multiple airports are necessary to ensure efficient transportation across vast distances. However, in smaller nations like Monaco, a single airport can suffice to meet travel demands. Economic factors also play a significant role; wealthier nations or regions with high tourism traffic tend to invest more in airport infrastructure to support economic growth and connectivity.

Analyzing Year-over-Year Stability

The year-over-year changes in airport numbers for 1994 reveal no significant increases or decreases, with Monaco maintaining a stable count of 1 airport. This stability could be attributed to the mature state of aviation infrastructure in developed regions where expansion is limited by space or environmental regulations. In contrast, developing countries often experience more dynamic changes as they build infrastructure to support economic development.

Implications of Uniform Airport Distribution

The uniform distribution of airports in the available data, as seen with the consistent figures from Monaco, raises questions about the data's representativeness. While the data set may lack diversity, it highlights the importance of considering context when evaluating transportation infrastructure. Uniform data may indicate a focus on specific regions or countries with unique characteristics, such as high urbanization or strategic economic importance.

Overall, the 1994 airport data for Monaco provides a glimpse into how geographic and economic factors shape transportation infrastructure in different contexts. Understanding these drivers is essential for interpreting global airport statistics and their implications for economic development and connectivity.

Insights by country

Afghanistan

In 1994, Afghanistan ranked #2 globally with a total of 42 airports, of which 35 were usable. This high number is notable compared to regional neighbors, many of which had fewer operational airports due to varying levels of conflict and infrastructure development. Afghanistan's extensive airport network can be attributed to its strategic geographic location along trade routes, as well as its historical significance in connecting Central and South Asia.

Turkmenistan

In 1994, Turkmenistan ranked #192 globally with a total of 7 airports, all of which were usable. This number is significantly lower than many neighboring countries, reflecting a limited aviation infrastructure in a nation that was still establishing its independence following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The country's sparse population and vast desert landscape contribute to the low demand for air travel, while ongoing economic transitions have hindered investment in transportation infrastructure.

United States

The United States ranked #201 globally in 1994 with a total of 14,177 airports. This figure is significantly higher than the global average, reflecting the country's vast land area and extensive transportation needs. The large number of airports is driven by economic factors, including a robust aviation industry and high domestic travel demand, as well as geographic considerations that necessitate diverse air travel options across urban and rural regions.

Sweden

In 1994, Sweden ranked #181 globally with a total of 252 airports, of which 248 were usable. This number is relatively low compared to regional neighbors like Norway, which has a higher number of operational airports, reflecting Sweden's less mountainous terrain that allows for efficient ground transport. The country's extensive investment in infrastructure and a focus on sustainable transport solutions have influenced its airport development, with a significant portion of runways being of permanent surface, catering to both domestic and international travel needs.

Libya

In 1994, Libya ranked #111 globally with a total of 145 airports, of which 132 were usable. This number is relatively low compared to regional neighbors like Egypt, which has a more developed airport infrastructure. Libya's airport statistics are influenced by its vast desert geography and periods of political instability, which have limited investment in aviation infrastructure and maintenance.

Zimbabwe

In 1994, Zimbabwe ranked #177 globally with a total of 477 airports, of which 401 were usable. This number is significantly lower than many of its regional neighbors, reflecting the country's economic challenges and infrastructure limitations. The high number of usable airports indicates a historical emphasis on connectivity, but the limited number of runways with substantial lengths suggests constraints in accommodating larger aircraft, which are essential for international travel and trade.

Rwanda

In 1994, Rwanda ranked #159 globally with a total of 8 airports, of which 7 are usable and only 3 have permanent-surface runways. This number is significantly lower than many neighboring countries, reflecting the challenges faced in infrastructure development during this period. The limited number of airports can be attributed to Rwanda's mountainous geography and the socio-political turmoil that hindered investment in transportation infrastructure.

Réunion

In 1994, Réunion ranked #156 globally with a total of 1 airport, of which only 1 had runways between 1,220 and 2,439 meters. This is notably lower than many of its regional neighbors, which typically have multiple airports to support tourism and trade. The island's limited airport infrastructure reflects its small population and geographic isolation, which constrain economic activity and reduce demand for extensive air travel facilities.

Slovenia

In 1994, Slovenia ranked #174 globally with a total of 14 airports, of which 13 were usable. This figure is relatively low compared to its regional neighbors, reflecting Slovenia's smaller size and population compared to larger European countries. The limited number of airports can be attributed to Slovenia's geographic features, which include mountainous terrain, and its focus on developing key transport routes rather than an extensive airport network.

Liberia

In 1994, Liberia ranked #110 globally with a total of 59 airports, of which 41 were usable. This figure is notably lower than many neighboring countries, reflecting the impact of civil conflict on infrastructure development. The limited number of airports with permanent-surface runways, only 2, highlights the challenges Liberia faced in maintaining and upgrading its aviation facilities during a tumultuous period in its history.

Data Source

CIA World Factbook

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