Newly released data by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has shown that Nigeria generated $62 million from airline ticket taxes in 2024.
The country’s earnings formed part of the global $60.3 billion ticket-tax revenue recorded worldwide, and of the broader $1.97 billion collected across Africa during the period.
Africa’s taxes averaged $14.9 per passenger, higher than Asia Pacific but below the levels seen in North America and South America.
Although Africa accounted for a small share of global ticket-tax revenue, countries like Nigeria still played noticeable roles in shaping the continent’s earnings, the data showed.
Other African countries with significant contributions included South Africa, which generated an estimated $410 million; Egypt, with about $360 million; Ethiopia, with roughly $310 million; Morocco, with $295 million; and Kenya, with around $215 million.
These countries, which host the continent’s busiest international hubs, formed the bulk of Africa’s total revenue.
North America remained the world’s dominant source of ticket-tax revenue, generating $34.1 billion, with passengers paying an average of $23.4 per domestic ticket and nearly $49.8 on international routes, the highest global rate.
Europe followed with $14.5 billion in combined domestic and international taxes, driven by moderate but widespread charges averaging $12.1 per ticket.
South and Central America also stood out for having some of the world’s highest international passenger taxes, averaging $45.5 per ticket, even though their total revenue remained far below North America and Europe due to lower traffic volumes.
In contrast, the Middle East collected no ticket-specific taxes.
Almost all of Africa’s revenue came from international travel, while domestic ticket taxes amounted to just $49 million.
Source: channelstv.com
