Key Market Indicators
Iraqi air transport traffic is projected to surge, reaching approximately 155,000 departures by 2028, up from around 88,000 departures in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 8.8%. Since 1975, Iraq's demand for air transport has increased at an average annual rate of 12.8%. In the global rankings for 2023, Iraq held the 49th position, with Oman slightly ahead, also recording around 88,000 departures. Leading the global rankings in air transport departures were China in second place, followed by India and Canada in third and fourth places, respectively.
