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

Nepal: Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate was -47.28 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-47.28 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 155.3%
World rank
140th
of 176 countries
All-time high
372.88 % change on previous year
in 1988
All-time low
-66.15 % change on previous year
in 2002
Years of data
53
1971–2023

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

-1000100200300400197119972023

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

Analysis

Nepal recorded -47.28 % change on previous year for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in 2023.

The figure is down 155.3% on the previous year and down 108,886.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Nepal peaked at 372.88 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -66.15 % change on previous year, in 2002.

That places Nepal 140th out of 176 countries 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 Nepal, year by year

Annual values for Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Nepal, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 0 % change on previous year
1972 25 % change on previous year
1973 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1974 20 % change on previous year
1975 233.33 % change on previous year +1066.7%
1976 -30 % change on previous year -112.9%
1977 7.14 % change on previous year -123.8%
1978 6.67 % change on previous year -6.7%
1979 12.5 % change on previous year +87.5%
1980 38.89 % change on previous year +211.1%
1981 16 % change on previous year -58.9%
1982 -6.9 % change on previous year -143.1%
1983 44.44 % change on previous year -744.4%
1984 17.95 % change on previous year -59.6%
1985 45.65 % change on previous year +154.3%
1986 -7.46 % change on previous year -116.3%
1987 -4.84 % change on previous year -35.2%
1988 372.88 % change on previous year -7806.2%
1989 -62.37 % change on previous year -116.7%
1990 6.67 % change on previous year -110.7%
1991 113.39 % change on previous year +1600.9%
1992 -42.26 % change on previous year -137.3%
1993 32.61 % change on previous year -177.2%
1994 -12.57 % change on previous year -138.5%
1995 5.62 % change on previous year -144.8%
1996 5.92 % change on previous year +5.2%
1997 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1998 -12.85 % change on previous year
1999 2.56 % change on previous year -120.0%
2000 6.23 % change on previous year +143.0%
2001 -4.82 % change on previous year -177.3%
2002 -66.15 % change on previous year +1272.7%
2003 5 % change on previous year -107.6%
2004 17.02 % change on previous year +240.3%
2005 3.06 % change on previous year -82.0%
2006 3.98 % change on previous year +30.0%
2007 5.98 % change on previous year +50.2%
2008 -5.36 % change on previous year -189.8%
2009 -13.15 % change on previous year +145.1%
2010 2.89 % change on previous year -122.0%
2011 0.3566 % change on previous year -87.7%
2012 -11.16 % change on previous year -3230.7%
2013 -0.0434 % change on previous year -99.6%
2014 -20.14 % change on previous year +46330.9%
2015 -1.37 % change on previous year -93.2%
2016 7.91 % change on previous year -675.2%
2017 -6.71 % change on previous year -184.8%
2018 93.69 % change on previous year -1497.3%
2019 -33.89 % change on previous year -136.2%
2020 134.1 % change on previous year -495.6%
2021 26.43 % change on previous year -80.3%
2022 85.55 % change on previous year +223.6%
2023 -47.28 % change on previous year -155.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 30.52 % change on previous year -30 % change on previous year 233.33 % change on previous year 9
1980s 45.43 % change on previous year -62.37 % change on previous year 372.88 % change on previous year 10
1990s 9.91 % change on previous year -42.26 % change on previous year 113.39 % change on previous year 10
2000s -4.82 % change on previous year -66.15 % change on previous year 17.02 % change on previous year 10
2010s 3.15 % change on previous year -33.89 % change on previous year 93.69 % change on previous year 10
2020s 49.7 % change on previous year -47.28 % change on previous year 134.1 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Nepal

  1. 137 Antigua and Barbuda -38.56 % change on previous year compare
  2. 138 Cambodia -39.92 % change on previous year compare
  3. 139 Kenya -42.94 % change on previous year compare
  4. 141 Azerbaijan -49.73 % change on previous year compare
  5. 142 Czechia -53.87 % change on previous year compare
  6. 143 Congo, Democratic Republic of the -56.27 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Nepal?
Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Nepal was -47.28 % 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 Nepal?
The highest recorded value was 372.88 % change on previous year in 1988.
What is the lowest air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate recorded in Nepal?
The lowest recorded value was -66.15 % change on previous year in 2002.
How does Nepal rank for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate?
Nepal ranks 140th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate rising or falling in Nepal?
Over the last ten years it is down 108,886.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nepal 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.