Key Market Indicators
Afghan air transport traffic is projected to increase slightly over the next five years. By 2028, the number of departures is expected to reach approximately 7,650, up from around 7,440 in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 0.4%. However, the long-term trend shows a significant decline in Afghan demand for air transport. Since 1975, departures have decreased by an average of 6.6% per year. In the global rankings for 2023, Afghanistan stood at 114th place. Equatorial Guinea surpassed Afghanistan with a similar number of departures, 7,440. Leading the global list were China, India, and Canada, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.