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

Bangladesh: Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate was -89.41 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-89.41 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 209.3%
World rank
159th
of 176 countries
All-time high
236.69 % change on previous year
in 1994
All-time low
-99.98 % change on previous year
in 2009
Years of data
48
1974–2023

Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Bangladesh, 1974–2023

-1000100200197419982023

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

Analysis

Bangladesh recorded -89.41 % change on previous year for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in 2023.

The figure is down 209.3% on the previous year and down 286.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Bangladesh peaked at 236.69 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -99.98 % change on previous year, in 2009.

Bangladesh ranks 159th of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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 Bangladesh, year by year

Annual values for Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Bangladesh, 1974 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1974 125 % change on previous year
1975 96.3 % change on previous year -23.0%
1976 75.47 % change on previous year -21.6%
1977 82.8 % change on previous year +9.7%
1978 -11.18 % change on previous year -113.5%
1979 25.83 % change on previous year -331.1%
1980 3.16 % change on previous year -87.8%
1981 1.02 % change on previous year -67.7%
1982 0.505 % change on previous year -50.5%
1983 3.52 % change on previous year +596.5%
1984 157.77 % change on previous year +4385.1%
1985 29.57 % change on previous year -81.3%
1986 2.91 % change on previous year -90.2%
1987 17.51 % change on previous year +502.5%
1988 -8.05 % change on previous year -146.0%
1989 9.93 % change on previous year -223.4%
1990 -17.36 % change on previous year -274.7%
1991 43.02 % change on previous year -347.8%
1992 -16.9 % change on previous year -139.3%
1993 -42.25 % change on previous year +150.0%
1994 236.69 % change on previous year -660.2%
1995 2.93 % change on previous year -98.8%
1996 -17.91 % change on previous year -711.9%
1997 47.24 % change on previous year -363.8%
1998 -27.53 % change on previous year -158.3%
1999 -1.17 % change on previous year -95.7%
2000 35.48 % change on previous year -3121.8%
2001 -12.52 % change on previous year -135.3%
2002 1.17 % change on previous year -109.3%
2003 2.28 % change on previous year +95.4%
2004 2.81 % change on previous year +23.3%
2005 1.7 % change on previous year -39.7%
2006 4 % change on previous year +135.7%
2007 -53.35 % change on previous year -1434.0%
2008 -5.4 % change on previous year -89.9%
2009 -99.98 % change on previous year +1751.7%
2011 -2.88 % change on previous year -97.1%
2012 -4.62 % change on previous year +60.5%
2013 47.84 % change on previous year -1136.0%
2014 -7.75 % change on previous year -116.2%
2015 -72.56 % change on previous year +836.4%
2016 -5.32 % change on previous year -92.7%
2017 14.4 % change on previous year -370.8%
2018 -18.03 % change on previous year -225.2%
2019 233.21 % change on previous year -1393.5%
2020 -30.16 % change on previous year -112.9%
2021 -28.91 % change on previous year -4.2%
2023 -89.41 % change on previous year +209.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 65.7 % change on previous year -11.18 % change on previous year 125 % change on previous year 6
1980s 21.78 % change on previous year -8.05 % change on previous year 157.77 % change on previous year 10
1990s 20.68 % change on previous year -42.25 % change on previous year 236.69 % change on previous year 10
2000s -12.38 % change on previous year -99.98 % change on previous year 35.48 % change on previous year 10
2010s 20.48 % change on previous year -72.56 % change on previous year 233.21 % change on previous year 9
2020s -49.49 % change on previous year -89.41 % change on previous year -28.91 % change on previous year 3

Countries ranked near Bangladesh

  1. 156 Guatemala -81.36 % change on previous year compare
  2. 157 North Korea -81.5 % change on previous year compare
  3. 158 Ukraine -88.9 % change on previous year compare
  4. 160 Latvia -90.63 % change on previous year compare
  5. 161 Bhutan -93.16 % change on previous year compare
  6. 162 Georgia -95.62 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Bangladesh?
Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Bangladesh was -89.41 % 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 Bangladesh?
The highest recorded value was 236.69 % change on previous year in 1994.
What is the lowest air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate recorded in Bangladesh?
The lowest recorded value was -99.98 % change on previous year in 2009.
How does Bangladesh rank for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate?
Bangladesh ranks 159th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate rising or falling in Bangladesh?
Over the last ten years it is down 286.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bangladesh 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.