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

Bulgaria: Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate was -27.27 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-27.27 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 71.1%
World rank
129th
of 176 countries
All-time high
307.32 % change on previous year
in 2004
All-time low
-98.71 % change on previous year
in 2002
Years of data
51
1971–2023

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

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

Analysis

In 2023, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Bulgaria stood at -27.27 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 71.1% on the previous year and down 159.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Bulgaria peaked at 307.32 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, -98.71 % change on previous year, in 2002.

That places Bulgaria 129th out of 176 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Bulgaria, year by year

Annual values for Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Bulgaria, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 4.08 % change on previous year
1972 9.8 % change on previous year +140.2%
1973 12.5 % change on previous year +27.5%
1974 3.17 % change on previous year -74.6%
1975 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1976 7.69 % change on previous year
1977 2.86 % change on previous year -62.9%
1978 5.56 % change on previous year +94.4%
1979 6.58 % change on previous year +18.4%
1980 9.88 % change on previous year +50.1%
1981 1.12 % change on previous year -88.6%
1982 5.56 % change on previous year +394.4%
1983 10.53 % change on previous year +89.5%
1984 11.43 % change on previous year +8.6%
1985 -31.62 % change on previous year -376.7%
1986 8.75 % change on previous year -127.7%
1987 10.34 % change on previous year +18.2%
1988 -6.25 % change on previous year -160.4%
1989 -14.44 % change on previous year +131.1%
1990 3.9 % change on previous year -127.0%
1991 -26.25 % change on previous year -773.8%
1992 144.07 % change on previous year -648.8%
1993 88.19 % change on previous year -38.8%
1994 14.02 % change on previous year -84.1%
1995 -3.24 % change on previous year -123.1%
1996 -20.07 % change on previous year +520.1%
1997 32.22 % change on previous year -260.6%
1998 -3.8 % change on previous year -111.8%
1999 -59.21 % change on previous year +1459.2%
2000 -51.98 % change on previous year -12.2%
2001 -59.61 % change on previous year +14.7%
2002 -98.71 % change on previous year +65.6%
2004 307.32 % change on previous year -411.3%
2005 21.38 % change on previous year -93.0%
2006 8.86 % change on previous year -58.6%
2007 -12.66 % change on previous year -243.0%
2008 -22.83 % change on previous year +80.3%
2009 -24.06 % change on previous year +5.4%
2010 23.42 % change on previous year -197.4%
2011 7.65 % change on previous year -67.3%
2012 -15.86 % change on previous year -307.2%
2013 -10.5 % change on previous year -33.8%
2014 -0.5199 % change on previous year -95.0%
2015 -11.09 % change on previous year +2033.9%
2016 15.57 % change on previous year -240.3%
2017 -2.84 % change on previous year -118.3%
2018 -20.01 % change on previous year +604.0%
2019 -8.58 % change on previous year -57.1%
2020 -18.7 % change on previous year +117.8%
2021 -94.32 % change on previous year +404.5%
2023 -27.27 % change on previous year -71.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 5.8 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 12.5 % change on previous year 9
1980s 0.5287 % change on previous year -31.62 % change on previous year 11.43 % change on previous year 10
1990s 16.98 % change on previous year -59.21 % change on previous year 144.07 % change on previous year 10
2000s 7.52 % change on previous year -98.71 % change on previous year 307.32 % change on previous year 9
2010s -2.28 % change on previous year -20.01 % change on previous year 23.42 % change on previous year 10
2020s -46.76 % change on previous year -94.32 % change on previous year -18.7 % change on previous year 3

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  4. 130 Saudi Arabia -27.93 % change on previous year compare
  5. 131 Italy -29.38 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Bulgaria?
Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Bulgaria was -27.27 % 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 Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 307.32 % change on previous year in 2004.
What is the lowest air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was -98.71 % change on previous year in 2002.
How does Bulgaria rank for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate?
Bulgaria ranks 129th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is down 159.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bulgaria 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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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.