IDA only vs South Africa: Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide

IDA only
677,075
in 2023
South Africa
169,154
in 2023
IDA only rank
33rd
South Africa rank
36th

Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide over time

  • IDA only
  • South Africa
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How they compare

IDA only currently reports 677,075 against 169,154 in South Africa, a difference of 507,921.

That makes IDA only's figure about 4.0 times South Africa's.

Across all 54 years both countries report, IDA only has been ahead every year.

IDA only ranks 33rd and South Africa ranks 36th of 47 groups.

IDA only has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade IDA only South Africa Difference Ahead
1970s 228,540 53,460 175,080 IDA only
1980s 260,650 64,880 195,770 IDA only
1990s 244,670 88,740 155,930 IDA only
2000s 244,294 136,930 107,364 IDA only
2010s 566,643 208,591 358,052 IDA only
2020s 512,053 131,257 380,795 IDA only

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide, IDA only or South Africa?
IDA only, at 677,075 against 169,154 in South Africa as of 2023.
What is the difference in air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide between IDA only and South Africa?
507,921, with IDA only ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for IDA only and South Africa?
54 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
How do IDA only and South Africa rank globally for air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide?
IDA only ranks 33rd and South Africa ranks 36th of 47 groups.
Where does this data come from?
Civil Aviation Statistics of the World, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), published as Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide
Source
Civil Aviation Statistics of the World, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
230 places, 10,236 data points, 1970–2023
Last refreshed

Registered carrier departures worldwide are domestic takeoffs and takeoffs abroad of air carriers registered in the country.