Key Market Indicators
Maldivian air transport demand is expected to drop by 1.3% year on year on average, to reach 22,630 departures by 2026. In 2021, the country ranked 68th, with 23,280 departures. Iraq surpassed them, taking the 67th spot. China, India and Russia were the second, third and fourth highest, respectively. Since 1980, Maldivian air transport traffic has decreased by 6.8% year on year. Maldivian air transport traffic is set to decrease in the next five years, from 23,280 departures in 2021 to around 22,630 departures by 2026. This represents an average year-on-year drop of 1.3%. Since 1980, the country's demand for air transport has fallen by an average of 6.8% year on year. In 2021, Maldives was ranked 68th, with Iraq overtaking them at number 67 with 23,280 departures. China, India and Russia held the second, third and fourth positions.
