Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Brazil continues to consolidate its leadership in South America, reaching 9 million international visitors in 2025.
According to IATA’s Value of Aviation Report, the country’s aviation sector employs 246,800 people and generates USD 10.3 billion of economic output.
Taking into account the wider aviation value chain, including employee spending and tourism activities, the total number of jobs supported reached 1.9 million with a GDP contribution of USD 46.4 billion equivalent to 2.1%.
IATA’s Value of Air Transport studies provide a detailed analysis of aviation’s direct and indirect contributions to national economies. Covering over 80 countries, these reports assess the industry's role in GDP, employment, and key aviation metrics such as connectivity and affordability.
Learn more about aviation in Brazil: iata.org/en/iata-repository/publications/economic-reports/the-value-of-air-transport-to-brazil
Brazil continues to consolidate its leadership in South America, reaching 9 million international visitors in 2025.
According to IATA’s Value of Aviation Report, the country’s aviation sector employs 246,800 people and generates USD 10.3 billion of economic output.
Taking into account the wider aviation value chain, including employee spending and tourism activities, the total number of jobs supported reached 1.9 million with a GDP contribution of USD 46.4 billion equivalent to 2.1%.
IATA’s Value of Air Transport studies provide a detailed analysis of aviation’s direct and indirect contributions to national economies. Covering over 80 countries, these reports assess the industry's role in GDP, employment, and key aviation metrics such as connectivity and affordability.
Learn more about aviation in Brazil: iata.org/en/iata-repository/publications/economic-reports/the-value-of-air-transport-to-brazil
