In Germany, the number of registered air carrier departures fluctuated significantly from 2013 to 2023. The value dropped sharply in 2020 due to the pandemic, reaching a low of 312.14 thousand departures, but then rebounded to 859.82 thousand in 2023. The year-on-year variation from 2022 to 2023 was a moderate increase of 12.59%. Despite this rebound, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years (2018-2023) was -1.4%, indicating an overall declining trend in the longer term.
Future forecasted data suggests continued decline, with values expected to decrease steadily from 841.66 thousand in 2024 to 770.79 thousand in 2028. This corresponds to a forecast 5-year CAGR of -1.74% and an overall forecast growth rate of -8.42% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Impact of sustainable aviation initiatives on air traffic patterns.
- Continued effects of post-pandemic travel adjustments.
- Technological advancements in remote work reducing business travel.
- Potential changes in regulatory environments affecting air carriers.
