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

Kenya: Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate was -42.94 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-42.94 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 162.4%
World rank
139th
of 176 countries
All-time high
164.97 % change on previous year
in 2021
All-time low
-64.77 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
53
1971–2023

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

-50050100150197119972023

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 Kenya is -42.94 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 162.4% on the previous year and down 528.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Kenya peaked at 164.97 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -64.77 % change on previous year, in 2020.

Kenya ranks 139th 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 Kenya, year by year

Annual values for Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Kenya, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -2.13 % change on previous year
1972 -7.61 % change on previous year +257.6%
1973 100 % change on previous year -1414.3%
1974 11.76 % change on previous year -88.2%
1975 -17.37 % change on previous year -247.6%
1976 14.01 % change on previous year -180.7%
1977 -20.67 % change on previous year -247.5%
1978 55.63 % change on previous year -369.1%
1979 -16.29 % change on previous year -129.3%
1980 -2.7 % change on previous year -83.4%
1981 6.11 % change on previous year -326.1%
1982 22.51 % change on previous year +268.4%
1983 29.49 % change on previous year +31.0%
1984 3.96 % change on previous year -86.6%
1985 -3.49 % change on previous year -188.2%
1986 29.28 % change on previous year -938.4%
1987 38.17 % change on previous year +30.4%
1988 1.66 % change on previous year -95.7%
1989 -13.59 % change on previous year -919.7%
1990 9.43 % change on previous year -169.4%
1991 -24.9 % change on previous year -364.0%
1992 30.1 % change on previous year -220.9%
1993 10 % change on previous year -66.8%
1994 1.96 % change on previous year -80.4%
1995 -7.69 % change on previous year -492.3%
1996 -9.47 % change on previous year +23.1%
1997 6.28 % change on previous year -166.3%
1998 6.1 % change on previous year -2.8%
1999 21.71 % change on previous year +255.7%
2000 17.45 % change on previous year -19.6%
2001 20.36 % change on previous year +16.7%
2002 27.66 % change on previous year +35.9%
2003 19.56 % change on previous year -29.3%
2004 36.68 % change on previous year +87.5%
2005 30.86 % change on previous year -15.9%
2006 18.98 % change on previous year -38.5%
2007 -1.04 % change on previous year -105.5%
2008 -0.9729 % change on previous year -6.6%
2009 -8 % change on previous year +722.5%
2010 3.1 % change on previous year -138.8%
2011 -31.73 % change on previous year -1122.1%
2012 22.71 % change on previous year -171.6%
2013 10.02 % change on previous year -55.9%
2014 -3.69 % change on previous year -136.8%
2015 -6.22 % change on previous year +68.7%
2016 10.5 % change on previous year -268.8%
2017 6.96 % change on previous year -33.7%
2018 7.09 % change on previous year +1.8%
2019 8.78 % change on previous year +23.8%
2020 -64.77 % change on previous year -837.7%
2021 164.97 % change on previous year -354.7%
2022 68.85 % change on previous year -58.3%
2023 -42.94 % change on previous year -162.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 13.04 % change on previous year -20.67 % change on previous year 100 % change on previous year 9
1980s 11.14 % change on previous year -13.59 % change on previous year 38.17 % change on previous year 10
1990s 4.35 % change on previous year -24.9 % change on previous year 30.1 % change on previous year 10
2000s 16.15 % change on previous year -8 % change on previous year 36.68 % change on previous year 10
2010s 2.75 % change on previous year -31.73 % change on previous year 22.71 % change on previous year 10
2020s 31.53 % change on previous year -64.77 % change on previous year 164.97 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Kenya

  1. 136 Iran, Islamic Republic of -36.03 % change on previous year compare
  2. 137 Antigua and Barbuda -38.56 % change on previous year compare
  3. 138 Cambodia -39.92 % change on previous year compare
  4. 140 Nepal -47.28 % change on previous year compare
  5. 141 Azerbaijan -49.73 % change on previous year compare
  6. 142 Czechia -53.87 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Kenya?
Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Kenya was -42.94 % 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 Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 164.97 % change on previous year in 2021.
What is the lowest air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was -64.77 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Kenya rank for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate?
Kenya ranks 139th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is down 528.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya 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.