In 2023, the number of passenger ships in France stood at 85.83 million gross tonnage. The forecast from 2024 to 2028 shows a steady increase in capacity: from 86.16 million gross tonnage in 2024 to 87.47 million in 2028. This marks a gradual year-on-year growth with small percentage variations. Over the last two years, the year-on-year increase approximates 0.38% annually. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period is about 0.38%.
Future trends to consider include potential increases in environmental regulations and their impact on shipbuilding, advancements in eco-friendly technologies, and shifts in passenger demand due to external economic factors or changes in travel behavior.
