Airports 2021

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

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

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Complete Data Rankings

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

Insights by country

Djibouti

In 2021, Djibouti ranked #67 globally with a total of 13 airports. This figure is notable when compared to its regional neighbors, as Djibouti's airport infrastructure supports its strategic position along one of the world's busiest maritime routes. The country's development of air transport facilities is driven by its role as a logistics hub for trade and military operations, reflecting its geographic advantages and economic policies aimed at enhancing connectivity.

Singapore

In 2021, Singapore ranked #172 globally with a total of 9 airports. This figure is relatively low compared to regional neighbors like Malaysia, which has a significantly larger number of airports. The limited number of airports in Singapore can be attributed to its small geographic size and a highly efficient air transport system, with Changi Airport serving as a major global hub that effectively meets the country's connectivity needs.

Saint Kitts and Nevis

In 2021, Saint Kitts and Nevis ranked #160 globally with a total of 2 airports. This number is relatively low compared to Caribbean neighbors like Antigua and Barbuda, which has more extensive air travel infrastructure. The limited number of airports reflects the country's small geographic size and population, which influences its economic reliance on tourism, necessitating efficient but minimal air transport facilities.

Saint Lucia

In 2021, Saint Lucia ranked #162 globally with a total of 2 airports. This number is relatively low compared to regional neighbors like Barbados, which has 3 airports, reflecting the island's smaller size and lower population density. The limited number of airports is primarily driven by Saint Lucia's focus on tourism, which is supported by its two main airports that facilitate international travel to this popular Caribbean destination.

Afghanistan

In 2021, Afghanistan ranked #1 globally with a total of 46 airports. This number significantly surpasses many regional neighbors, highlighting Afghanistan's unique position in terms of airport infrastructure. The high count of airports can be attributed to the country's rugged geography, which necessitates multiple access points for transportation and logistics, particularly in remote areas. Furthermore, ongoing conflict and the need for humanitarian aid have driven investment in air travel facilities to support both military and civilian operations.

Benin

In 2021, Benin ranked #51 globally with a total of 6 airports. This number is relatively low compared to regional peers like Nigeria, which has over 30 airports, highlighting Benin's limited air transport infrastructure. The country's geographic position along the coast and its economic reliance on agriculture and trade contribute to the development of its airport facilities, which are crucial for boosting tourism and trade connectivity.

Niger

Niger ranks #138 globally with a total of 30 airports in 2021. This figure is relatively low compared to regional neighbors like Nigeria, which has significantly more airports to support its larger population and economy. The limited number of airports in Niger is influenced by its vast desert geography and a developing infrastructure, which poses challenges for transportation and economic growth.

Slovakia

In 2021, Slovakia ranked #173 globally with a total of 35 airports. This places Slovakia below many of its European neighbors, reflecting a limited air transport infrastructure compared to countries like Austria, which has a more extensive network. The relatively low number of airports can be attributed to Slovakia's smaller geographic size and population, as well as economic factors that influence investment in transportation infrastructure.

Venezuela

In 2021, Venezuela ranked #208 globally with a total of 444 airports. This number is notably low, especially when compared to neighboring Colombia, which has a more developed aviation infrastructure. The decline in airport numbers is largely attributed to the country's ongoing economic crisis, which has severely impacted investment in infrastructure and maintenance, alongside a decrease in domestic and international travel demand.

Iran

In 2021, Iran ranked #88 globally with a total of 319 airports. This number is relatively low compared to regional neighbors like Turkey, which has a more developed airport infrastructure. Iran's airport network is influenced by its vast geographic expanse and the economic sanctions that have limited investment in aviation infrastructure, impacting connectivity and air travel growth.

Data Source

CIA World Factbook

The World Factbook, also known as the CIA World Factbook, was a reference resource produced by the US Central Intelligence Agency between 1962 and 2026 with almanac-style information about the countries of the world. From 1971 it was not classified, and available to the public in print since 1975, initially by the CIA, and later the Government Publishing Office.

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