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

France: Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate was 5.17 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
5.17 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 1,355.0%
World rank
58th
of 176 countries
All-time high
66.42 % change on previous year
in 2021
All-time low
-45.43 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
53
1971–2023

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

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in France is 5.17 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 1,355.0% on the previous year and up 180.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in France peaked at 66.42 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -45.43 % change on previous year, in 2020.

That places France 58th 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 France, year by year

Annual values for Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in France, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 2.76 % change on previous year
1972 26.92 % change on previous year +875.4%
1973 22.39 % change on previous year -16.8%
1974 15.01 % change on previous year -33.0%
1975 14.23 % change on previous year -5.2%
1976 28.49 % change on previous year +100.2%
1977 21.78 % change on previous year -23.6%
1978 8.96 % change on previous year -58.8%
1979 12.68 % change on previous year +41.5%
1980 3.85 % change on previous year -69.6%
1981 7.18 % change on previous year +86.6%
1982 2.71 % change on previous year -62.2%
1983 13.61 % change on previous year +402.2%
1984 12.64 % change on previous year -7.1%
1985 2.7 % change on previous year -78.6%
1986 7.18 % change on previous year +165.6%
1987 9.94 % change on previous year +38.5%
1988 8.74 % change on previous year -12.0%
1989 3.74 % change on previous year -57.2%
1990 4.62 % change on previous year +23.6%
1991 -5.43 % change on previous year -217.5%
1992 1.63 % change on previous year -130.1%
1993 -3.21 % change on previous year -296.8%
1994 17.99 % change on previous year -660.0%
1995 4.37 % change on previous year -75.7%
1996 5.79 % change on previous year +32.3%
1997 5.98 % change on previous year +3.3%
1998 -6.98 % change on previous year -216.9%
1999 4.08 % change on previous year -158.4%
2000 5.15 % change on previous year +26.2%
2001 -7.64 % change on previous year -248.3%
2002 4.25 % change on previous year -155.6%
2003 0.7387 % change on previous year -82.6%
2004 10.2 % change on previous year +1280.8%
2005 3.91 % change on previous year -61.7%
2006 5.73 % change on previous year +46.7%
2007 4.73 % change on previous year -17.5%
2008 -3.69 % change on previous year -178.1%
2009 7.06 % change on previous year -291.4%
2010 -23.32 % change on previous year -430.2%
2011 -0.2158 % change on previous year -99.1%
2012 -8.73 % change on previous year +3947.1%
2013 -6.46 % change on previous year -26.0%
2014 -4.06 % change on previous year -37.1%
2015 -1.28 % change on previous year -68.6%
2016 1.39 % change on previous year -209.2%
2017 2.53 % change on previous year +81.7%
2018 4.3 % change on previous year +69.9%
2019 1.77 % change on previous year -58.8%
2020 -45.43 % change on previous year -2662.0%
2021 66.42 % change on previous year -246.2%
2022 -0.4122 % change on previous year -100.6%
2023 5.17 % change on previous year -1355.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 17.03 % change on previous year 2.76 % change on previous year 28.49 % change on previous year 9
1980s 7.23 % change on previous year 2.7 % change on previous year 13.61 % change on previous year 10
1990s 2.88 % change on previous year -6.98 % change on previous year 17.99 % change on previous year 10
2000s 3.04 % change on previous year -7.64 % change on previous year 10.2 % change on previous year 10
2010s -3.41 % change on previous year -23.32 % change on previous year 4.3 % change on previous year 10
2020s 6.44 % change on previous year -45.43 % change on previous year 66.42 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near France

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  2. 56 Ethiopia 7 % change on previous year compare
  3. 57 Maldives 6.67 % change on previous year compare
  4. 59 Zambia 4.77 % change on previous year compare
  5. 60 Argentina 4.48 % change on previous year compare
  6. 61 United Arab Emirates 4.4 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in France?
Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in France was 5.17 % 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 France?
The highest recorded value was 66.42 % change on previous year in 2021.
What is the lowest air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was -45.43 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does France rank for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate?
France ranks 58th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 180.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France 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.