Key Market Indicators
Samoan Air Transport Traffic is projected to see a significant decline, with the number of departures expected to drop to approximately 2,300 by 2028. This represents a sharp decrease from the nearly 6,000 departures recorded in 2023, translating to an average annual reduction of around 15%. The downturn in air traffic is not a recent phenomenon for Samoa. Since 2001, the country has experienced a consistent decline in demand, averaging a 2.6% decrease per year. In terms of global rankings, China, India, and Canada hold the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively, in air transport traffic.
