Key Market Indicators
Afghan air passenger traffic is projected to see minimal growth over the next five years, with numbers expected to rise from approximately 1.07 million passengers in 2023 to around 1.07 million by 2028, reflecting a stagnant compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0%. This trend continues a long-term decline observed since 1975, during which demand has decreased by an average of 1% annually. In 2023, Afghanistan ranked 94th globally in terms of air passenger traffic. Syria slightly surpassed Afghanistan with an identical figure of around 1.07 million passengers. Leading the global rankings were China, India, and Ireland, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
