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

India: Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate was 23.59 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
23.59 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 61.4%
World rank
37th
of 176 countries
All-time high
61.04 % change on previous year
in 2022
All-time low
-54.85 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
53
1971–2023

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

-50-2502550197119972023

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

Analysis

In 2023, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in India stood at 23.59 % change on previous year.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 61.4% on the previous year and up 141.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in India peaked at 61.04 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -54.85 % change on previous year, in 2020.

India ranks 37th 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 India, year by year

Annual values for Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in India, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 12.56 % change on previous year
1972 20.94 % change on previous year +66.7%
1973 34.63 % change on previous year +65.4%
1974 -18.02 % change on previous year -152.0%
1975 46.03 % change on previous year -355.5%
1976 18.65 % change on previous year -59.5%
1977 10.05 % change on previous year -46.1%
1978 7.9 % change on previous year -21.4%
1979 -0.0336 % change on previous year -100.4%
1980 22.98 % change on previous year -68523.0%
1981 12.4 % change on previous year -46.0%
1982 -0.3646 % change on previous year -102.9%
1983 12.61 % change on previous year -3559.3%
1984 18.18 % change on previous year +44.1%
1985 -10.23 % change on previous year -156.3%
1986 10.21 % change on previous year -199.8%
1987 19.55 % change on previous year +91.5%
1988 0.1705 % change on previous year -99.1%
1989 5.31 % change on previous year +3012.9%
1990 -2.6 % change on previous year -149.0%
1991 -25.61 % change on previous year +884.9%
1992 -12.92 % change on previous year -49.6%
1993 -13.27 % change on previous year +2.8%
1994 51.34 % change on previous year -486.8%
1995 16.02 % change on previous year -68.8%
1996 -13.6 % change on previous year -184.9%
1997 -6.55 % change on previous year -51.8%
1998 0.625 % change on previous year -109.5%
1999 -0.0188 % change on previous year -103.0%
2000 3.1 % change on previous year -16555.1%
2001 -5.89 % change on previous year -290.3%
2002 6.01 % change on previous year -201.9%
2003 6.13 % change on previous year +2.1%
2004 22.18 % change on previous year +261.7%
2005 9.25 % change on previous year -58.3%
2006 8.85 % change on previous year -4.4%
2007 14.85 % change on previous year +67.8%
2008 27.51 % change on previous year +85.3%
2009 0.0989 % change on previous year -99.6%
2010 32.04 % change on previous year +32310.5%
2011 4.4 % change on previous year -86.3%
2012 -7.25 % change on previous year -264.9%
2013 9.79 % change on previous year -234.9%
2014 6.78 % change on previous year -30.7%
2015 -0.9442 % change on previous year -113.9%
2016 3.27 % change on previous year -446.7%
2017 27.1 % change on previous year +727.8%
2018 12.33 % change on previous year -54.5%
2019 -28.32 % change on previous year -329.6%
2020 -54.85 % change on previous year +93.7%
2021 3.75 % change on previous year -106.8%
2022 61.04 % change on previous year +1528.3%
2023 23.59 % change on previous year -61.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 14.75 % change on previous year -18.02 % change on previous year 46.03 % change on previous year 9
1980s 9.08 % change on previous year -10.23 % change on previous year 22.98 % change on previous year 10
1990s -0.6581 % change on previous year -25.61 % change on previous year 51.34 % change on previous year 10
2000s 9.21 % change on previous year -5.89 % change on previous year 27.51 % change on previous year 10
2010s 5.92 % change on previous year -28.32 % change on previous year 32.04 % change on previous year 10
2020s 8.38 % change on previous year -54.85 % change on previous year 61.04 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near India

  1. 34 Libya 26.79 % change on previous year compare
  2. 35 Kuwait 26.45 % change on previous year compare
  3. 36 Russian Federation 26.07 % change on previous year compare
  4. 38 Trinidad and Tobago 22.54 % change on previous year compare
  5. 39 Viet Nam 21.08 % change on previous year compare
  6. 40 Thailand 20.75 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in India?
Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in India was 23.59 % 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 India?
The highest recorded value was 61.04 % change on previous year in 2022.
What is the lowest air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate recorded in India?
The lowest recorded value was -54.85 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does India rank for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate?
India ranks 37th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate rising or falling in India?
Over the last ten years it is up 141.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this India 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.