Key Market Indicators
**Slovene Airline Revenue Forecast to Decline by 2028** Revenue for the Slovene airline industry is projected to fall to approximately $148 million by 2028, down from $150 million in 2023. This represents an average annual decline of 0.2%. The market has been shrinking consistently, with a 2.3% year-on-year decrease since 2013. In 2023, Slovenia ranked 27th in airline revenue, with Croatia surpassing it at $150 million. Germany, Ireland, and Russia held the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively. **Passenger Traffic Expected to Grow Slowly** Despite the revenue decline, Slovene air passenger traffic is on a growth trajectory. It is anticipated to reach just over 1 million passengers by 2028, up from around 920,000 in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. However, the long-term trend shows a decrease in demand, with a 3.4% annual decline since 1997. In 2023, Slovenia ranked 97th in air passenger traffic, with Laos slightly ahead at 920,000 passengers. China, India, and Ireland occupied the second, third, and fourth spots in the global ranking.
