In 2023, France leads the European passenger air transport sector with 214.27 billion passenger kilometers, followed by Germany at 152.94 billion, and Spain at 124.85 billion. Italy and Poland round out the top five with 94.96 and 44.36 billion respectively. Smaller markets like Luxembourg and Malta show significantly lower values at 1.23 and 0.456 billion. Among countries, Croatia witnessed the highest year-on-year growth in 2023 at 4.96%, followed by Slovakia and Malta. Overall, increases reflect a recovering and growing air travel demand post-pandemic, with emerging markets in Eastern Europe showing the most robust growth rates.
Looking ahead, future trends to watch in European passenger air transport include the integration of sustainable aviation practices, technological advancements in air travel, and potential geopolitical influences that might reshape travel behaviors. Expansion in Eastern European air traffic and rising competition in low-cost carriers could drive substantial changes across the region's air travel landscape.
Top countries in Passenger Air Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Passenger Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 214,270 | 2023 | +20.19% | +1.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 152,940 | 2023 | +22.52% | +2.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 124,850 | 2023 | +19.35% | +1.78% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 94,960 | 2023 | +24.4% | +3.86% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 44,360 | 2023 | +21.93% | +2.61% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 42,810 | 2023 | +26.24% | +4.58% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 36,750 | 2023 | +22.87% | +3.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 35,240 | 2023 | +22.54% | +3.62% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 27,000 | 2023 | +20.77% | +1.39% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 25,800 | 2023 | +21.38% | +3.55% | View data |
