Key Market Indicators
Maldivian air passenger traffic is projected to soar to approximately 1.5 million by 2028, up from around 1.3 million in 2023, marking an annual growth rate of 2%. This steady increase follows a historical trend, with demand in the Maldives growing at an average of 1.7% per year since 1980. In the 2023 rankings, the Maldives secured the 92nd spot, with Brunei overtaking it by reaching a similar count of air passengers. Leading the global rankings, China, India, and Ireland clinched the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
