In 2023, Poland led in growth of air transport enterprises with a 21% increase, followed by Lithuania's 44% surge. The United Kingdom, France, and Germany saw modest gains of around 0.4% to 4.3%. Conversely, Sweden and Croatia experienced declines, notably by over 24% in Croatia. Cyprus exhibited a strong uptick of nearly 19%, while Luxemburg and the Czech Republic slightly contracted. Over the past five years, Europe has seen an average annual growth rate illustrating resilience, yet varied significantly by country.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements affecting the air transport sector, policy shifts due to environmental concerns, and the potential impact of economic fluctuations on industry growth in different countries.
Top countries in Number of Enterprises of Air Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 2,010 | 2023 | +11.36% | +21.03% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 1,150 | 2023 | +1.6% | +0.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 739 | 2023 | +2.2% | +4.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 576 | 2023 | 0% | +1.15% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 427 | 2023 | +1.43% | +1.99% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 362 | 2023 | +13.48% | +8.03% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Lithuania | 274 | 2023 | +19.13% | +43.52% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 243 | 2023 | -1.62% | -2.23% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 185 | 2023 | -0.54% | -0.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 176 | 2023 | 0% | +0.7% | View data |
