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

Japan: Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate was -12.54 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-12.54 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 9.1%
World rank
115th
of 176 countries
All-time high
39.6 % change on previous year
in 2021
All-time low
-26.58 % change on previous year
in 2010
Years of data
53
1971–2023

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

-2002040197119972023

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

Analysis

In 2023, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Japan stood at -12.54 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 9.1% on the previous year and down 231.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Japan peaked at 39.6 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -26.58 % change on previous year, in 2010.

Japan ranks 115th of 176 countries on this measure, 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 Japan, year by year

Annual values for Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Japan, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 22.26 % change on previous year
1972 26.07 % change on previous year +17.1%
1973 28.71 % change on previous year +10.1%
1974 -1.82 % change on previous year -106.3%
1975 15.35 % change on previous year -943.8%
1976 20.86 % change on previous year +35.9%
1977 11.32 % change on previous year -45.7%
1978 18.18 % change on previous year +60.6%
1979 19.81 % change on previous year +9.0%
1980 15.13 % change on previous year -23.6%
1981 12.87 % change on previous year -14.9%
1982 5.23 % change on previous year -59.4%
1983 13.78 % change on previous year +163.5%
1984 10.61 % change on previous year -23.0%
1985 9.84 % change on previous year -7.3%
1986 17.47 % change on previous year +77.6%
1987 19.91 % change on previous year +13.9%
1988 10.5 % change on previous year -47.2%
1989 7.28 % change on previous year -30.7%
1990 -1.17 % change on previous year -116.0%
1991 3.09 % change on previous year -364.8%
1992 -0.7674 % change on previous year -124.9%
1993 5.77 % change on previous year -851.4%
1994 9.55 % change on previous year +65.6%
1995 8.82 % change on previous year -7.6%
1996 4.03 % change on previous year -54.4%
1997 10.34 % change on previous year +156.8%
1998 0.1266 % change on previous year -98.8%
1999 9.47 % change on previous year +7380.0%
2000 5.43 % change on previous year -42.7%
2001 -12.2 % change on previous year -324.8%
2002 7.76 % change on previous year -163.6%
2003 0.913 % change on previous year -88.2%
2004 5.18 % change on previous year +467.1%
2005 -1.83 % change on previous year -135.3%
2006 -0.8097 % change on previous year -55.7%
2007 -0.5301 % change on previous year -34.5%
2008 -3.11 % change on previous year +486.6%
2009 28.3 % change on previous year -1010.2%
2010 -26.58 % change on previous year -193.9%
2011 -14.97 % change on previous year -43.7%
2012 7.64 % change on previous year -151.0%
2013 9.51 % change on previous year +24.6%
2014 12.26 % change on previous year +28.9%
2015 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2016 8.07 % change on previous year
2017 14.14 % change on previous year +75.2%
2018 -11.83 % change on previous year -183.7%
2019 -5.32 % change on previous year -55.0%
2020 -12.09 % change on previous year +127.2%
2021 39.6 % change on previous year -427.7%
2022 -11.5 % change on previous year -129.0%
2023 -12.54 % change on previous year +9.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 17.86 % change on previous year -1.82 % change on previous year 28.71 % change on previous year 9
1980s 12.26 % change on previous year 5.23 % change on previous year 19.91 % change on previous year 10
1990s 4.93 % change on previous year -1.17 % change on previous year 10.34 % change on previous year 10
2000s 2.91 % change on previous year -12.2 % change on previous year 28.3 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.7084 % change on previous year -26.58 % change on previous year 14.14 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.8715 % change on previous year -12.54 % change on previous year 39.6 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 112 Greece -11.9 % change on previous year compare
  2. 113 Algeria -12.09 % change on previous year compare
  3. 114 Cameroon -12.14 % change on previous year compare
  4. 116 Luxembourg -13.96 % change on previous year compare
  5. 117 Romania -14.2 % change on previous year compare
  6. 118 Uruguay -14.4 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Japan?
Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Japan was -12.54 % 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 Japan?
The highest recorded value was 39.6 % change on previous year in 2021.
What is the lowest air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was -26.58 % change on previous year in 2010.
How does Japan rank for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate?
Japan ranks 115th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is down 231.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Japan 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.