Release of the CCAA 2024 Air Transport Statistical Bulletin: Sustained Growth and Resilience Beyond Pre-Pandemic Levels

The Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) is pleased to publish its 2024 Statistical Bulletin, offering an in-depth analysis of air traffic performance, airport operations, and airline activity across Cameroon.

In 2024, Cameroon’s air transport sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth, driven by strategic infrastructure investments and enhanced security oversight. Total passenger traffic reached 2,146,134 passengers, representing a 3.85% year-on-year increase over 2023 and a 14.72% surge compared to pre-COVID 2019 levels. This strong performance was largely propelled by international passenger traffic, which grew by 6.28% to reach 1,497,425 passengers.

Key highlights from the 2024 Bulletin include:

Aircraft Movements: A total of 36,589 aircraft movements were recorded across all operational airfields, averaging approximately 100 movements per day.

Freight & Mail: 20,329.03 tonnes of cargo handled, with international corridors representing over 96% of the overall volume.

Airport Performance: Douala International Airport maintained its position as the primary hub handling 53.94% of overall passenger traffic, followed by Yaoundé-Nsimalen International Airport with 38.38%.

As we continue to strengthen safety, security, and tariff transparency across our airport platforms, this publication serves as an essential tool for investors, operators, policy makers, and the general public. Download the Full 2024 CCAA Statistical Bulletin (PDF). For further technical inquiries, please contact the Air Transport Division at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

The CCAA Statistical Bulletin for 2022

After a two-year pause caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the air transport sector in Cameroon is now experiencing a genuine recovery. This is due to various factors, including the easing of travel restrictions, the country's economic growth, and the arrival of new airlines. To learn more about air traffic statistics in Cameroon, download the 2022 statistical bulletin from the provided attachment below. You can also contact the CCAA's Air Transport Division via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information.

« 2019-2020 » edition of the CCAA statistical bulletin

This publication presents general information on cargo volumes, passenger numbers and aircraft movements recorded in Cameroon during 2019.

In this edition, the CCAA also analyzes the evolution of air traffic in Cameroon for the period 2016 to 2019 and highlights the trends for 2020 based on data collected at Cameroon's airports.

These statistics will undoubtedly allow all administrations and partners to better understand the strong socioeconomic impact of air transport post COVID 19, with a view to returning to the 2019 traffic level. A level that could be reached in 2023-2024 according to IATA and ICAO. It can be read or downloaded for free below.