* This figure was taken from a previous edition which was released prior to the coronavirus outbreak and can be accessed . Figures prior to 2021 were taken from previous reports.
** Estimate.
*** Forecast.Â
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Revenue passenger kilometers of airlines - growth by region 2011-2025
Revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) of commercial airlines worldwide grew by an estimated *** percent in 2025, with Africa recording the strongest growth at *** percent, followed by the Asia-Pacific region.
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IATA. (July 8, 2026). Year-on-year change in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) of commercial airlines from 2011 to 2025, with a forecast to 2026, by region [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/655422/revenue-passenger-kilometers-worldwide-air-traffic/
IATA. "Year-on-year change in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) of commercial airlines from 2011 to 2025, with a forecast to 2026, by region." Chart. July 8, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 31, 2026. /statistics/655422/revenue-passenger-kilometers-worldwide-air-traffic/
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IATA. "Year-on-year Change in Revenue Passenger Kilometers (Rpk) of Commercial Airlines from 2011 to 2025, with a Forecast to 2026, by Region." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 8 Jul 2026, /statistics/655422/revenue-passenger-kilometers-worldwide-air-traffic/
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Year-on-year change in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) of commercial airlines from 2011 to 2025, with a forecast to 2026, by region [Graph], IATA, July 8, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/655422/revenue-passenger-kilometers-worldwide-air-traffic/
