The number of registered air carrier departures in Mexico experienced significant growth from 2013 to 2019, peaking at 605.63 thousand. However, in 2020, there was a drastic decline of 46.78% due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing departures to 322.33 thousand. The market started to recover in 2021 with a 38.21% increase and continued its upward trend into 2022 and 2023, reaching 617.73 thousand last year. The average annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years was 1.15%. Looking forward, forecasts from 2024 to 2028 predict a moderate annual growth rate of 1.06%, projecting a 5.4% total growth by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include the recovery of the air travel sector post-pandemic, potential growth in domestic and international tourism, and the impact of new airline market entrants or regulations on the number of departures.
