Least developed countries vs South Africa: Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide
Least developed countries
571,662
in 2023
South Africa
169,154
in 2023
Least developed countries rank
37th
South Africa rank
36th
Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide over time
- Least developed countries
- South Africa
How they compare
Least developed countries currently reports 571,662 against 169,154 in South Africa, a difference of 402,508.
That makes Least developed countries's figure about 3.4 times South Africa's.
Across all 54 years both countries report, Least developed countries has been ahead every year.
Least developed countries ranks 37th and South Africa ranks 36th of 47 groups.
Least developed countries has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least developed countries | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 185,040 | 53,460 | 131,580 | Least developed countries |
| 1980s | 228,100 | 64,880 | 163,220 | Least developed countries |
| 1990s | 187,580 | 88,740 | 98,840 | Least developed countries |
| 2000s | 176,327 | 136,930 | 39,397 | Least developed countries |
| 2010s | 442,740 | 208,591 | 234,149 | Least developed countries |
| 2020s | 431,347 | 131,257 | 300,090 | Least developed countries |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide, Least developed countries or South Africa?
- Least developed countries, at 571,662 against 169,154 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide between Least developed countries and South Africa?
- 402,508, with Least developed countries ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and South Africa?
- 54 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
- How do Least developed countries and South Africa rank globally for air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide?
- Least developed countries ranks 37th and South Africa ranks 36th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Civil Aviation Statistics of the World, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), published as Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Registered carrier departures worldwide are domestic takeoffs and takeoffs abroad of air carriers registered in the country.