Key Market Indicators
Maldivian air transport traffic is projected to rise to approximately 32,070 departures by 2028, up from around 28,630 departures in 2023. This represents an annual growth rate of 1.8%, according to recent data. Since 1980, the demand for air transport in the Maldives has increased by an average of 1.4% per year. In the latest ranking for 2023, the Maldives holds the 78th position globally, with Croatia surpassing it by having the same number of departures, 28,630. In the global ranking for air transport traffic, China, India, and Canada occupy the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.