Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Lower middle income

Lower middle income: Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate was -10.93 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-10.93 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 113.6%
Rank
39th
of 43 groups
All-time high
80.3 % change on previous year
in 2022
All-time low
-46.37 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
53
1971–2023

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

-50050100197119972023

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

Analysis

In 2023, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Lower middle income stood at -10.93 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 113.6% on the previous year and down 190.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Lower middle income peaked at 80.3 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -46.37 % change on previous year, in 2020.

That places Lower middle income 39th out of 43 groups with data for 2023, putting it 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 Lower middle income, year by year

Annual values for Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Lower middle income, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 17.56 % change on previous year
1972 15.08 % change on previous year -14.1%
1973 34.06 % change on previous year +125.9%
1974 6.57 % change on previous year -80.7%
1975 16.64 % change on previous year +153.3%
1976 18.78 % change on previous year +12.8%
1977 7.9 % change on previous year -57.9%
1978 4.49 % change on previous year -43.2%
1979 11.34 % change on previous year +152.4%
1980 5.03 % change on previous year -55.6%
1981 1.83 % change on previous year -63.7%
1982 -0.3067 % change on previous year -116.8%
1983 12.24 % change on previous year -4091.1%
1984 3.6 % change on previous year -70.6%
1985 -14.39 % change on previous year -500.1%
1986 -6.81 % change on previous year -52.7%
1987 25.24 % change on previous year -470.5%
1988 9.11 % change on previous year -63.9%
1989 3.31 % change on previous year -63.6%
1990 -8.54 % change on previous year -357.8%
1991 -7.13 % change on previous year -16.6%
1992 -1.39 % change on previous year -80.4%
1993 -5.18 % change on previous year +272.0%
1994 30.14 % change on previous year -681.4%
1995 0.0699 % change on previous year -99.8%
1996 -4.81 % change on previous year -6982.7%
1997 1.13 % change on previous year -123.5%
1998 -2.23 % change on previous year -297.0%
1999 0.065 % change on previous year -102.9%
2000 4.5 % change on previous year +6831.9%
2001 -3.65 % change on previous year -181.0%
2002 -11.5 % change on previous year +214.9%
2003 0.8365 % change on previous year -107.3%
2004 15.18 % change on previous year +1714.5%
2005 4.87 % change on previous year -67.9%
2006 5.47 % change on previous year +12.5%
2007 -8.47 % change on previous year -254.6%
2008 11.09 % change on previous year -231.0%
2009 -4.68 % change on previous year -142.2%
2010 38.57 % change on previous year -923.9%
2011 -4.06 % change on previous year -110.5%
2012 -3.31 % change on previous year -18.5%
2013 12.04 % change on previous year -464.2%
2014 1 % change on previous year -91.7%
2015 -8.55 % change on previous year -954.6%
2016 1.34 % change on previous year -115.7%
2017 21.2 % change on previous year +1479.4%
2018 8.81 % change on previous year -58.4%
2019 -15.22 % change on previous year -272.6%
2020 -46.37 % change on previous year +204.8%
2021 19.98 % change on previous year -143.1%
2022 80.3 % change on previous year +302.0%
2023 -10.93 % change on previous year -113.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 14.71 % change on previous year 4.49 % change on previous year 34.06 % change on previous year 9
1980s 3.89 % change on previous year -14.39 % change on previous year 25.24 % change on previous year 10
1990s 0.2114 % change on previous year -8.54 % change on previous year 30.14 % change on previous year 10
2000s 1.37 % change on previous year -11.5 % change on previous year 15.18 % change on previous year 10
2010s 5.18 % change on previous year -15.22 % change on previous year 38.57 % change on previous year 10
2020s 10.74 % change on previous year -46.37 % change on previous year 80.3 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Lower middle income

  1. 36 Russian Federation 26.07 % change on previous year compare
  2. 37 India 23.59 % change on previous year compare
  3. 38 Trinidad and Tobago 22.54 % change on previous year compare
  4. 39 Viet Nam 21.08 % change on previous year compare
  5. 40 Thailand 20.75 % change on previous year compare
  6. 41 Spain 18.26 % change on previous year compare
  7. 42 Nigeria 17.87 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 222 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Lower middle income?
Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Lower middle income was -10.93 % 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 Lower middle income?
The highest recorded value was 80.3 % change on previous year in 2022.
What is the lowest air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate recorded in Lower middle income?
The lowest recorded value was -46.37 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Lower middle income rank for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate?
Lower middle income ranks 39th out of 43 groups with data for 2023.
Is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate rising or falling in Lower middle income?
Over the last ten years it is down 190.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lower middle income 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.