Projected pilot shortage globally by region 2029

Published by Statista Research Department, Nov 21, 2023
In 2029, Asia Pacific will see the largest pilot shortage in the world, with over 22,000 pilots needed to fill the demand in the aviation industry. North America will also need over 20,600 pilots to fill up the pilot demand in the region.

Projected pilot shortage worldwide in 2029, by region

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January 2021

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Worldwide

Survey time period

2020

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