Sound decisions start with reliable data, and in a fast-growing industry such as aviation, policymakers, planners and investors need figures that are comprehensive, up to date and trustworthy. At the core of the work of the Aviation Data and Analysis Section (ADA) is the ICAO Statistics Programme. The United Nations recognises ICAO as the central agency for collecting, standardising, analysing and disseminating civil aviation statistics. ADA makes these official data available through ICAO Data Solutions, which brings together curated datasets, interactive applications and analytical reports. These include ICAO Data+, which presents traffic, fleet, personnel and financial data reported by Member States in a dynamic, graphical environment.

Through its Economic Analyses and Forecasting programme, ADA also turns these data into forecasts and analyses that help States and industry anticipate demand, plan infrastructure, benchmark performance and prepare for shocks. This work measures aviation’s contribution to GDP, tourism, trade and social welfare, including through the Aviation Satellite Account (ASA). As a specialised agency of the United Nations, ICAO provides independent and impartial information. The dashboard below highlights some of these figures.