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

Iran: Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate was -36.03 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-36.03 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 65.5%
World rank
136th
of 176 countries
All-time high
134 % change on previous year
in 2017
All-time low
-61.86 % change on previous year
in 1979
Years of data
53
1971–2023

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

-50050100150197119972023

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

Analysis

In 2023, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Iran stood at -36.03 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 65.5% on the previous year and down 230.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Iran peaked at 134 % change on previous year in 2017 and was at its lowest, -61.86 % change on previous year, in 1979.

Iran ranks 136th of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 Iran, year by year

Annual values for Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Iran, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 38.75 % change on previous year
1972 7.21 % change on previous year -81.4%
1973 26.05 % change on previous year +261.4%
1974 25.33 % change on previous year -2.8%
1975 104.79 % change on previous year +313.6%
1976 83.9 % change on previous year -19.9%
1977 9.04 % change on previous year -89.2%
1978 13.08 % change on previous year +44.7%
1979 -61.86 % change on previous year -572.8%
1980 -39.04 % change on previous year -36.9%
1981 75.37 % change on previous year -293.1%
1982 18.26 % change on previous year -75.8%
1983 77.43 % change on previous year +324.1%
1984 20.88 % change on previous year -73.0%
1985 15.5 % change on previous year -25.8%
1986 26.56 % change on previous year +71.3%
1987 4.39 % change on previous year -83.5%
1988 -12.48 % change on previous year -384.1%
1989 -23.47 % change on previous year +88.0%
1990 23.19 % change on previous year -198.8%
1991 -24.27 % change on previous year -204.7%
1992 -22.76 % change on previous year -6.2%
1993 -9.77 % change on previous year -57.1%
1994 31.33 % change on previous year -420.6%
1995 36.93 % change on previous year +17.9%
1996 1.58 % change on previous year -95.7%
1997 9.67 % change on previous year +513.9%
1998 -14.89 % change on previous year -254.0%
1999 4.69 % change on previous year -131.5%
2000 -31.17 % change on previous year -764.3%
2001 106.38 % change on previous year -441.3%
2002 -50.4 % change on previous year -147.4%
2003 108.56 % change on previous year -315.4%
2004 -43.43 % change on previous year -140.0%
2005 10.32 % change on previous year -123.8%
2006 -6.47 % change on previous year -162.8%
2007 3.88 % change on previous year -160.0%
2008 1.99 % change on previous year -48.7%
2009 -1.6 % change on previous year -180.3%
2010 0.8029 % change on previous year -150.2%
2011 -11.04 % change on previous year -1475.6%
2012 -22.87 % change on previous year +107.1%
2013 27.52 % change on previous year -220.3%
2014 14.18 % change on previous year -48.5%
2015 -0.5474 % change on previous year -103.9%
2016 45.11 % change on previous year -8340.6%
2017 134 % change on previous year +197.1%
2018 -47.86 % change on previous year -135.7%
2019 -10.33 % change on previous year -78.4%
2020 32.74 % change on previous year -417.0%
2021 35.36 % change on previous year +8.0%
2022 -21.76 % change on previous year -161.5%
2023 -36.03 % change on previous year +65.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 27.37 % change on previous year -61.86 % change on previous year 104.79 % change on previous year 9
1980s 16.34 % change on previous year -39.04 % change on previous year 77.43 % change on previous year 10
1990s 3.57 % change on previous year -24.27 % change on previous year 36.93 % change on previous year 10
2000s 9.81 % change on previous year -50.4 % change on previous year 108.56 % change on previous year 10
2010s 12.9 % change on previous year -47.86 % change on previous year 134 % change on previous year 10
2020s 2.58 % change on previous year -36.03 % change on previous year 35.36 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Iran

  1. 133 Slovenia -33.77 % change on previous year compare
  2. 134 Canada -34.26 % change on previous year compare
  3. 135 Moldova -35.19 % change on previous year compare
  4. 137 Antigua and Barbuda -38.56 % change on previous year compare
  5. 138 Cambodia -39.92 % change on previous year compare
  6. 139 Kenya -42.94 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Iran?
Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Iran was -36.03 % 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 Iran?
The highest recorded value was 134 % change on previous year in 2017.
What is the lowest air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate recorded in Iran?
The lowest recorded value was -61.86 % change on previous year in 1979.
How does Iran rank for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate?
Iran ranks 136th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate rising or falling in Iran?
Over the last ten years it is down 230.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iran 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.