Key Market Indicators
Nepalese air transport traffic is projected to reach approximately 39,000 departures by 2028, up from around 38,000 departures in 2023. This represents a modest annual growth rate of 0.4%, according to recent data. However, the long-term trend has shown a significant decline. Since 1975, the demand for air transport in Nepal has decreased by 17.2% year-on-year. In the global ranking for 2023, Nepal held the 70th position. Tunisia has recently surpassed Nepal with 38,000 departures. Leading the global rankings are China, India, and Canada, occupying the second, third, and fourth spots respectively.