Key Market Indicators
Kazakhstan's air passenger traffic is projected to soar to approximately 10.5 million persons by 2028, according to recent forecasts. This marks a significant increase from the estimated 8.2 million passengers in 2023, reflecting an average annual growth rate of 4%. Since 1997, demand for air travel in Kazakhstan has consistently risen, with an average annual growth rate of 6.7%. In 2023, Kazakhstan ranked 47th globally in passenger traffic, a position overtaken by Ukraine, which also recorded around 8.2 million passengers. In the broader context, China, India, and Ireland secured the second, third, and fourth spots respectively in the global ranking for air passenger traffic.
