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

Nigeria: Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate was 17.87 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
17.87 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 74.6%
World rank
42nd
of 176 countries
All-time high
440 % change on previous year
in 1998
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 2010
Years of data
50
1971–2023

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

-2000200400197119972023

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

Analysis

In 2023, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Nigeria stood at 17.87 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 74.6% on the previous year and up 278.1% over five years.

Over the whole period, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Nigeria peaked at 440 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2010.

That places Nigeria 42nd out of 176 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Nigeria, year by year

Annual values for Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 22.64 % change on previous year
1972 7.69 % change on previous year -66.0%
1973 2.86 % change on previous year -62.9%
1974 -6.94 % change on previous year -343.1%
1975 -35.82 % change on previous year +415.8%
1976 -16.28 % change on previous year -54.6%
1977 13.89 % change on previous year -185.3%
1978 -17.07 % change on previous year -222.9%
1979 32.35 % change on previous year -289.5%
1980 106.67 % change on previous year +229.7%
1981 68.82 % change on previous year -35.5%
1982 62.42 % change on previous year -9.3%
1983 30.59 % change on previous year -51.0%
1984 -8.41 % change on previous year -127.5%
1985 -5.9 % change on previous year -29.8%
1986 12.89 % change on previous year -318.4%
1987 14.81 % change on previous year +14.9%
1988 -20.7 % change on previous year -239.7%
1989 -42.37 % change on previous year +104.7%
1990 38.24 % change on previous year -190.2%
1991 17.02 % change on previous year -55.5%
1992 -62.55 % change on previous year -467.5%
1993 -4.85 % change on previous year -92.2%
1994 -26.53 % change on previous year +446.5%
1995 -73.61 % change on previous year +177.5%
1996 147.37 % change on previous year -300.2%
1997 6.38 % change on previous year -95.7%
1998 440 % change on previous year +6793.3%
1999 -64.07 % change on previous year -114.6%
2000 -9.03 % change on previous year -85.9%
2001 -68.36 % change on previous year +656.9%
2002 212.46 % change on previous year -410.8%
2003 14.58 % change on previous year -93.1%
2004 -1.87 % change on previous year -112.8%
2005 2.24 % change on previous year -219.9%
2006 12.36 % change on previous year +451.3%
2007 -10.94 % change on previous year -188.5%
2008 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2009 -20.63 % change on previous year
2010 -100 % change on previous year +384.8%
2014 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2015 103.32 % change on previous year
2016 -2.58 % change on previous year -102.5%
2017 -8.94 % change on previous year +246.5%
2018 -10.04 % change on previous year +12.3%
2019 -90.69 % change on previous year +803.4%
2020 -8.65 % change on previous year -90.5%
2021 -7.07 % change on previous year -18.4%
2022 70.32 % change on previous year -1095.3%
2023 17.87 % change on previous year -74.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0.3683 % change on previous year -35.82 % change on previous year 32.35 % change on previous year 9
1980s 21.88 % change on previous year -42.37 % change on previous year 106.67 % change on previous year 10
1990s 41.74 % change on previous year -73.61 % change on previous year 440 % change on previous year 10
2000s 13.08 % change on previous year -68.36 % change on previous year 212.46 % change on previous year 10
2010s -15.56 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 103.32 % change on previous year 7
2020s 18.12 % change on previous year -8.65 % change on previous year 70.32 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 39 Vietnam 21.08 % change on previous year compare
  2. 40 Thailand 20.75 % change on previous year compare
  3. 41 Spain 18.26 % change on previous year compare
  4. 43 Bahamas 17.29 % change on previous year compare
  5. 44 Angola 17.18 % change on previous year compare
  6. 45 Uzbekistan 16 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Nigeria?
Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Nigeria was 17.87 % 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 Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 440 % change on previous year in 1998.
What is the lowest air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2010.
How does Nigeria rank for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate?
Nigeria ranks 42nd out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Where does this Nigeria 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.