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

China: Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate was 38 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
38 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 498.9%
World rank
31st
of 176 countries
All-time high
58.22 % change on previous year
in 1975
All-time low
-24.14 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
49
1975–2023

Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in China, 1975–2023

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

Analysis

China recorded 38 % change on previous year for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in 2023.

That represents a change of up 498.9% on the previous year and up 1,120.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in China peaked at 58.22 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -24.14 % change on previous year, in 2020.

China ranks 31st of 176 countries on this measure, in the top 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 China, year by year

Annual values for Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in China, 1975 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1975 58.22 % change on previous year
1976 6.06 % change on previous year -89.6%
1977 22.45 % change on previous year +270.4%
1978 43.33 % change on previous year +93.0%
1979 43.02 % change on previous year -0.7%
1980 -1.71 % change on previous year -104.0%
1981 28.54 % change on previous year -1771.4%
1982 18.53 % change on previous year -35.1%
1983 17.26 % change on previous year -6.8%
1984 39.81 % change on previous year +130.6%
1985 33.44 % change on previous year -16.0%
1986 16 % change on previous year -52.1%
1987 38.5 % change on previous year +140.6%
1988 13.02 % change on previous year -66.2%
1989 -6.65 % change on previous year -151.1%
1990 19.79 % change on previous year -397.4%
1991 23.37 % change on previous year +18.1%
1992 30.36 % change on previous year +29.9%
1993 17.55 % change on previous year -42.2%
1994 11 % change on previous year -37.3%
1995 -12.59 % change on previous year -214.4%
1996 12.5 % change on previous year -199.3%
1997 23.39 % change on previous year +87.2%
1998 18.75 % change on previous year -19.9%
1999 33.19 % change on previous year +77.0%
2000 18.35 % change on previous year -44.7%
2001 8.52 % change on previous year -53.6%
2002 18.46 % change on previous year +116.7%
2003 12.71 % change on previous year -31.1%
2004 24.31 % change on previous year +91.3%
2005 7.9 % change on previous year -67.5%
2006 1.49 % change on previous year -81.2%
2007 45.47 % change on previous year +2954.7%
2008 1.76 % change on previous year -96.1%
2009 5.18 % change on previous year +195.1%
2010 43.56 % change on previous year +740.3%
2011 -2.5 % change on previous year -105.7%
2012 -7.13 % change on previous year +185.9%
2013 3.11 % change on previous year -143.7%
2014 11.02 % change on previous year +253.8%
2015 11.13 % change on previous year +1.0%
2016 7.57 % change on previous year -32.0%
2017 9.48 % change on previous year +25.2%
2018 8.29 % change on previous year -12.6%
2019 0.548 % change on previous year -93.4%
2020 -24.14 % change on previous year -4505.3%
2021 8.81 % change on previous year -136.5%
2022 -9.53 % change on previous year -208.1%
2023 38 % change on previous year -498.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 34.62 % change on previous year 6.06 % change on previous year 58.22 % change on previous year 5
1980s 19.68 % change on previous year -6.65 % change on previous year 39.81 % change on previous year 10
1990s 17.73 % change on previous year -12.59 % change on previous year 33.19 % change on previous year 10
2000s 14.41 % change on previous year 1.49 % change on previous year 45.47 % change on previous year 10
2010s 8.51 % change on previous year -7.13 % change on previous year 43.56 % change on previous year 10
2020s 3.28 % change on previous year -24.14 % change on previous year 38 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near China

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  2. 29 Fiji 46.97 % change on previous year compare
  3. 30 Tajikistan 41.46 % change on previous year compare
  4. 32 Serbia 36.02 % change on previous year compare
  5. 33 Iceland 30.2 % change on previous year compare
  6. 34 Libya 26.79 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in China?
Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in China was 38 % 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 China?
The highest recorded value was 58.22 % change on previous year in 1975.
What is the lowest air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was -24.14 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does China rank for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate?
China ranks 31st out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,120.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China 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.