Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Arab World

Arab World: Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate was 1.18 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1.18 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 114.0%
Rank
23rd
of 43 groups
All-time high
38.81 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-15.3 % change on previous year
in 1985
Years of data
53
1971–2023

Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Arab World, 1971–2023

-2002040197119972023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Arab World recorded 1.18 % change on previous year for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in 2023.

The figure is up 114.0% on the previous year and down 90.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Arab World peaked at 38.81 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -15.3 % change on previous year, in 1985.

Arab World ranks 23rd of 43 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Arab World, year by year

Annual values for Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Arab World, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 35.98 % change on previous year
1972 31.03 % change on previous year -13.7%
1973 38.81 % change on previous year +25.0%
1974 12.92 % change on previous year -66.7%
1975 17.64 % change on previous year +36.5%
1976 28.02 % change on previous year +58.8%
1977 5.58 % change on previous year -80.1%
1978 5.04 % change on previous year -9.7%
1979 19.2 % change on previous year +281.0%
1980 3.17 % change on previous year -83.5%
1981 6.86 % change on previous year +116.5%
1982 12.44 % change on previous year +81.4%
1983 18.42 % change on previous year +48.0%
1984 0.7131 % change on previous year -96.1%
1985 -15.3 % change on previous year -2245.0%
1986 -5.76 % change on previous year -62.3%
1987 20.04 % change on previous year -447.7%
1988 11.37 % change on previous year -43.3%
1989 9.99 % change on previous year -12.1%
1990 -8.81 % change on previous year -188.2%
1991 -10.91 % change on previous year +23.9%
1992 26.14 % change on previous year -339.5%
1993 12.95 % change on previous year -50.5%
1994 18.48 % change on previous year +42.8%
1995 10.89 % change on previous year -41.1%
1996 -0.1505 % change on previous year -101.4%
1997 8.1 % change on previous year -5483.1%
1998 3.13 % change on previous year -61.4%
1999 13.21 % change on previous year +322.5%
2000 10.43 % change on previous year -21.1%
2001 -2.26 % change on previous year -121.7%
2002 15.01 % change on previous year -763.0%
2003 16.93 % change on previous year +12.8%
2004 27.93 % change on previous year +65.0%
2005 11.28 % change on previous year -59.6%
2006 15.54 % change on previous year +37.8%
2007 14.49 % change on previous year -6.8%
2008 30.81 % change on previous year +112.6%
2009 10.48 % change on previous year -66.0%
2010 8.48 % change on previous year -19.1%
2011 8.52 % change on previous year +0.4%
2012 15.03 % change on previous year +76.4%
2013 12.8 % change on previous year -14.8%
2014 11.09 % change on previous year -13.4%
2015 4.94 % change on previous year -55.5%
2016 7.53 % change on previous year +52.5%
2017 8.87 % change on previous year +17.9%
2018 5.03 % change on previous year -43.3%
2019 -0.7763 % change on previous year -115.4%
2020 -13.77 % change on previous year +1674.3%
2021 23.44 % change on previous year -270.1%
2022 -8.44 % change on previous year -136.0%
2023 1.18 % change on previous year -114.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 21.58 % change on previous year 5.04 % change on previous year 38.81 % change on previous year 9
1980s 6.19 % change on previous year -15.3 % change on previous year 20.04 % change on previous year 10
1990s 7.3 % change on previous year -10.91 % change on previous year 26.14 % change on previous year 10
2000s 15.06 % change on previous year -2.26 % change on previous year 30.81 % change on previous year 10
2010s 8.15 % change on previous year -0.7763 % change on previous year 15.03 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.6004 % change on previous year -13.77 % change on previous year 23.44 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Arab World

  1. 20 Lithuania 66.72 % change on previous year compare
  2. 21 Singapore 61.94 % change on previous year compare
  3. 22 Cuba 60.25 % change on previous year compare
  4. 23 Tanzania 54.62 % change on previous year compare
  5. 24 Myanmar 54.58 % change on previous year compare
  6. 25 Indonesia 49.91 % change on previous year compare
  7. 26 Marshall Islands 49.72 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Arab World?
Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Arab World was 1.18 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate recorded in Arab World?
The highest recorded value was 38.81 % change on previous year in 1973.
What is the lowest air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate recorded in Arab World?
The lowest recorded value was -15.3 % change on previous year in 1985.
How does Arab World rank for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate?
Arab World ranks 23rd out of 43 groups with data for 2023.
Is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate rising or falling in Arab World?
Over the last ten years it is down 90.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Arab World data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Air transport, freight (million ton-km). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
222 places, 9,245 data points, 1971–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Air transport, freight (million ton-km). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.