In 2023, the internal tourism consumption of passenger transport services in France stood at 34.29 billion euros. Over the past decade, the market exhibited fluctuating growth, with significant dips and recoveries. Between 2013 and 2019, the value saw generally positive growth, interrupted by a sharp decline in 2020 (-45.85%) due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Recovery began in 2021 with a 33.94% increase, continuing through 2022 at 20.46%, and stabilizing in 2023 at 12.46% year-on-year growth. The 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) leading up to 2023 averaged 2.23%.
Looking towards 2024 and beyond, the market is projected to grow steadily, achieving a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 1.54% and an overall 7.96% increase from 2024 to 2028. Future trends to watch include the impact of sustainable tourism initiatives and advancements in eco-friendly transport services, potentially driving further growth in the sector.
