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

Kuwait: Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate was 26.45 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
26.45 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 14.3%
World rank
35th
of 176 countries
All-time high
80.12 % change on previous year
in 1992
All-time low
-67.17 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
53
1971–2023

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

-50050100197119972023

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 Kuwait is 26.45 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 14.3% on the previous year and up 432.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Kuwait peaked at 80.12 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -67.17 % change on previous year, in 2020.

Kuwait ranks 35th 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 Kuwait, year by year

Annual values for Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Kuwait, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 7.46 % change on previous year
1972 13.19 % change on previous year +76.8%
1973 4.29 % change on previous year -67.5%
1974 5.88 % change on previous year +37.0%
1975 22.78 % change on previous year +287.2%
1976 11.76 % change on previous year -48.4%
1977 29.55 % change on previous year +151.2%
1978 20.31 % change on previous year -31.3%
1979 56.1 % change on previous year +176.2%
1980 19.13 % change on previous year -65.9%
1981 50.56 % change on previous year +164.2%
1982 3.25 % change on previous year -93.6%
1983 21.47 % change on previous year +561.4%
1984 26.48 % change on previous year +23.3%
1985 -3.92 % change on previous year -114.8%
1986 35.54 % change on previous year -1007.2%
1987 9.56 % change on previous year -73.1%
1988 -8.57 % change on previous year -189.6%
1989 4.62 % change on previous year -153.9%
1990 -37.87 % change on previous year -920.4%
1991 -19.86 % change on previous year -47.6%
1992 80.12 % change on previous year -503.4%
1993 21.4 % change on previous year -73.3%
1994 11.69 % change on previous year -45.4%
1995 16.17 % change on previous year +38.4%
1996 1.24 % change on previous year -92.3%
1997 9.23 % change on previous year +642.0%
1998 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1999 -26.58 % change on previous year
2000 -9.19 % change on previous year -65.4%
2001 -6.89 % change on previous year -25.0%
2002 12.36 % change on previous year -279.3%
2003 -13.69 % change on previous year -210.8%
2004 3.39 % change on previous year -124.8%
2005 6.47 % change on previous year +90.8%
2006 -0.9999 % change on previous year -115.4%
2007 11.34 % change on previous year -1234.3%
2008 5.03 % change on previous year -55.6%
2009 0.5273 % change on previous year -89.5%
2010 19.16 % change on previous year +3534.0%
2011 -17.18 % change on previous year -189.6%
2012 -3.71 % change on previous year -78.4%
2013 -7.96 % change on previous year +114.8%
2014 8.91 % change on previous year -211.8%
2015 -19.24 % change on previous year -316.0%
2016 3.08 % change on previous year -116.0%
2017 38.95 % change on previous year +1163.3%
2018 26.62 % change on previous year -31.6%
2019 -7.06 % change on previous year -126.5%
2020 -67.17 % change on previous year +851.0%
2021 67.2 % change on previous year -200.0%
2022 30.84 % change on previous year -54.1%
2023 26.45 % change on previous year -14.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 19.04 % change on previous year 4.29 % change on previous year 56.1 % change on previous year 9
1980s 15.81 % change on previous year -8.57 % change on previous year 50.56 % change on previous year 10
1990s 5.55 % change on previous year -37.87 % change on previous year 80.12 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.8348 % change on previous year -13.69 % change on previous year 12.36 % change on previous year 10
2010s 4.16 % change on previous year -19.24 % change on previous year 38.95 % change on previous year 10
2020s 14.33 % change on previous year -67.17 % change on previous year 67.2 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Kuwait

  1. 32 Serbia 36.02 % change on previous year compare
  2. 33 Iceland 30.2 % change on previous year compare
  3. 34 Libya 26.79 % change on previous year compare
  4. 36 Russian Federation 26.07 % change on previous year compare
  5. 37 India 23.59 % change on previous year compare
  6. 38 Trinidad and Tobago 22.54 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Kuwait?
Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Kuwait was 26.45 % 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 Kuwait?
The highest recorded value was 80.12 % change on previous year in 1992.
What is the lowest air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
The lowest recorded value was -67.17 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Kuwait rank for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate?
Kuwait ranks 35th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate rising or falling in Kuwait?
Over the last ten years it is up 432.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kuwait 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.