10 African countries with the highest number of aircraft in 2024

Business Insider Africa presents 10 African countries with the highest number of aircraft in 2024.
The list is based on the data from Planespotters.net.
African airlines and aviation companies have been investing heavily in expanding their fleets and networks.

As tourism and commerce flourish across the continent, the aviation industry has become important in facilitating travel and trade.

Boeing forecasts a surge in intra-African passenger traffic over the next two decades, with numbers expected to skyrocket more than fourfold. This growth trajectory positions Africa's aviation sector among the fastest-growing worldwide.

The continent's air traffic growth is expected to soar at a rate of 7.4%, ranking as the third highest among global regions. This surpasses the global average growth rate of 6.1%.

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To accommodate this expansion, more airplanes will be required in the region over the next twenty years.

As a result, African airlines and aviation companies have been investing heavily in expanding their fleets and networks. This involves replacing older aircraft with newer, more efficient models to meet evolving passenger demands and improve operational capabilities.

This fleet expansion covers a range of aircraft types, including passenger planes, cargo planes, and helicopters. Business Insider Africa, earlier reported how Ethiopian Airlines made history as the first African customer of Boeing 777X.

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In Africa, with its 54 countries, the size of aircraft fleets varies from one nation to another, influenced by factors such as population size, tourism, and other economic conditions.

Below are 10 African countries with the highest number of aircraft in 2024 according to Planespotters

Rank	Country	Fleet	Avg. aircraft age
1	South Africa	195	21 yrs
2	Kenya	177	26.4 yrs
3	Egypt	166	11 yrs
4	Ethiopia	142	8.8 yrs
5	Nigeria	140	21.2 yrs
6	Algeria	80	15.3 yrs
7	Morocco	64	12.8 yrs
8	Libya	56	18.7 yrs
9	Angola	41	16.8 yrs
10	Tunisia	40	13.5 y