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

Germany: Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate was -0.7054 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-0.7054 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 106.1%
World rank
87th
of 176 countries
All-time high
25.92 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-26.5 % change on previous year
in 2010
Years of data
53
1971–2023

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

-20020197119972023

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

Analysis

Germany recorded -0.7054 % change on previous year for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in 2023.

The figure is down 106.1% on the previous year and down 151.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Germany peaked at 25.92 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -26.5 % change on previous year, in 2010.

That places Germany 87th 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 Germany, year by year

Annual values for Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Germany, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 9.99 % change on previous year
1972 23.21 % change on previous year +132.4%
1973 25.92 % change on previous year +11.7%
1974 13.81 % change on previous year -46.7%
1975 -2.16 % change on previous year -115.6%
1976 13.01 % change on previous year -703.2%
1977 15.73 % change on previous year +20.9%
1978 11.68 % change on previous year -25.8%
1979 12.54 % change on previous year +7.4%
1980 -0.4955 % change on previous year -104.0%
1981 -0.7171 % change on previous year +44.7%
1982 6.48 % change on previous year -1003.7%
1983 21.91 % change on previous year +238.1%
1984 15.17 % change on previous year -30.8%
1985 6.4 % change on previous year -57.8%
1986 18.85 % change on previous year +194.7%
1987 14.89 % change on previous year -21.0%
1988 6.84 % change on previous year -54.0%
1989 10.67 % change on previous year +55.9%
1990 4.01 % change on previous year -62.4%
1991 2.87 % change on previous year -28.5%
1992 4.35 % change on previous year +51.8%
1993 8.22 % change on previous year +88.9%
1994 15.81 % change on previous year +92.3%
1995 8.61 % change on previous year -45.5%
1996 3.43 % change on previous year -60.1%
1997 2.45 % change on previous year -28.8%
1998 0.8069 % change on previous year -67.0%
1999 6.05 % change on previous year +649.3%
2000 7.82 % change on previous year +29.4%
2001 -1.42 % change on previous year -118.2%
2002 2.41 % change on previous year -269.5%
2003 1.39 % change on previous year -42.5%
2004 10.55 % change on previous year +660.4%
2005 -4.26 % change on previous year -140.4%
2006 5.33 % change on previous year -225.2%
2007 4.86 % change on previous year -9.0%
2008 -2.06 % change on previous year -142.5%
2009 21.97 % change on previous year -1164.0%
2010 -26.5 % change on previous year -220.7%
2011 3.06 % change on previous year -111.6%
2012 -6.22 % change on previous year -303.0%
2013 1.36 % change on previous year -121.9%
2014 -2.07 % change on previous year -251.4%
2015 -2.75 % change on previous year +33.2%
2016 -0.6255 % change on previous year -77.3%
2017 13.81 % change on previous year -2308.2%
2018 0.8632 % change on previous year -93.8%
2019 -2.59 % change on previous year -399.8%
2020 18.07 % change on previous year -798.2%
2021 25.82 % change on previous year +42.9%
2022 11.48 % change on previous year -55.5%
2023 -0.7054 % change on previous year -106.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 13.75 % change on previous year -2.16 % change on previous year 25.92 % change on previous year 9
1980s 10 % change on previous year -0.7171 % change on previous year 21.91 % change on previous year 10
1990s 5.66 % change on previous year 0.8069 % change on previous year 15.81 % change on previous year 10
2000s 4.66 % change on previous year -4.26 % change on previous year 21.97 % change on previous year 10
2010s -2.17 % change on previous year -26.5 % change on previous year 13.81 % change on previous year 10
2020s 13.67 % change on previous year -0.7054 % change on previous year 25.82 % change on previous year 4

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  3. 86 Australia -0.7053 % change on previous year compare
  4. 88 Costa Rica -0.847 % change on previous year compare
  5. 89 Qatar -1.14 % change on previous year compare
  6. 90 Mozambique -1.97 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Germany?
Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Germany was -0.7054 % 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 Germany?
The highest recorded value was 25.92 % change on previous year in 1973.
What is the lowest air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was -26.5 % change on previous year in 2010.
How does Germany rank for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate?
Germany ranks 87th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 151.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany 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.