Key Market Indicators
Iraqi air passenger traffic is projected to soar to approximately 13.6 million by 2028, up from around 7.6 million in 2023. This represents an average annual growth rate of 9%. Since 1975, Iraq has witnessed a consistent year-on-year increase in air travel demand, averaging a 9.6% growth rate. In 2023, Iraq ranked 51st globally for air passenger traffic. Notably, Pakistan surpassed Iraq, recording the same figure of 7.6 million passengers. On the global stage, China, India, and Ireland secured the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively, in terms of air passenger traffic rankings.
