The air passenger transport employment in South Africa experienced a fluctuating trend from 2013 to 2023. Employment peaked in 2014 and saw significant declines in 2015 and 2016, followed by a gradual recovery. By 2023, employment stood at 29.26 thousand jobs. The last two years recorded minimal year-on-year growth of 0.46% and 0.44% respectively. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years is 0.14%.

Future trends to watch for:

Projected steady growth with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.33%
Expected gradual rise in employment, reaching 29.86 thousand jobs by 2028
Potential impacts of technological advancements and market shifts in the aviation industry