Key Market Indicators
French air transport traffic is projected to decline to approximately 540,000 departures by 2028, down from around 581,000 departures in 2023. This represents an annual decrease of 1.2% on a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) basis. Historically, French demand for air transport has been in decline, with a yearly reduction of 0.5% since 1975. In 2023, France ranked 16th in the world for air transport departures. South Korea led France, registering around 581,000 departures. The top three countries in this ranking were China, India, and Canada, respectively, holding the second, third, and fourth positions.
