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

Panama: Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate was -21.65 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-21.65 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 198.5%
World rank
123rd
of 176 countries
All-time high
459.26 % change on previous year
in 1981
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 2009
Years of data
52
1971–2023

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

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

Analysis

In 2023, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Panama stood at -21.65 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 198.5% on the previous year and down 125.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Panama peaked at 459.26 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2009.

That places Panama 123rd out of 176 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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 Panama, year by year

Annual values for Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Panama, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 14.29 % change on previous year
1972 -6.25 % change on previous year -143.8%
1973 -35.56 % change on previous year +468.9%
1974 20.69 % change on previous year -158.2%
1975 54.29 % change on previous year +162.4%
1976 -12.96 % change on previous year -123.9%
1977 -17.02 % change on previous year +31.3%
1978 -7.69 % change on previous year -54.8%
1979 41.67 % change on previous year -641.7%
1980 -47.06 % change on previous year -212.9%
1981 459.26 % change on previous year -1075.9%
1982 -4.64 % change on previous year -101.0%
1983 -87.5 % change on previous year +1787.5%
1984 116.67 % change on previous year -233.3%
1985 10.26 % change on previous year -91.2%
1986 116.28 % change on previous year +1033.7%
1987 59.14 % change on previous year -49.1%
1988 -4.73 % change on previous year -108.0%
1989 2.13 % change on previous year -145.0%
1990 -80.56 % change on previous year -3886.1%
1991 28.57 % change on previous year -135.5%
1992 38.89 % change on previous year +36.1%
1993 8 % change on previous year -79.4%
1994 29.63 % change on previous year +270.4%
1995 27.14 % change on previous year -8.4%
1996 105.62 % change on previous year +289.1%
1997 74.86 % change on previous year -29.1%
1998 -62.81 % change on previous year -183.9%
1999 26.05 % change on previous year -141.5%
2000 46.57 % change on previous year +78.8%
2001 14.78 % change on previous year -68.3%
2002 -12 % change on previous year -181.2%
2003 -8.21 % change on previous year -31.6%
2004 69.06 % change on previous year -941.2%
2005 8.02 % change on previous year -88.4%
2006 -3.61 % change on previous year -145.0%
2007 -1.91 % change on previous year -47.0%
2008 9.26 % change on previous year -584.6%
2009 -100 % change on previous year -1179.3%
2011 -7.06 % change on previous year -92.9%
2012 19.57 % change on previous year -377.3%
2013 84.88 % change on previous year +333.8%
2014 -9.21 % change on previous year -110.9%
2015 -9.35 % change on previous year +1.5%
2016 3.69 % change on previous year -139.5%
2017 -63.68 % change on previous year -1826.2%
2018 41.36 % change on previous year -164.9%
2019 46.56 % change on previous year +12.6%
2020 -22.57 % change on previous year -148.5%
2021 104.72 % change on previous year -563.9%
2022 21.97 % change on previous year -79.0%
2023 -21.65 % change on previous year -198.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 5.72 % change on previous year -35.56 % change on previous year 54.29 % change on previous year 9
1980s 61.98 % change on previous year -87.5 % change on previous year 459.26 % change on previous year 10
1990s 19.54 % change on previous year -80.56 % change on previous year 105.62 % change on previous year 10
2000s 2.2 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 69.06 % change on previous year 10
2010s 11.86 % change on previous year -63.68 % change on previous year 84.88 % change on previous year 9
2020s 20.62 % change on previous year -22.57 % change on previous year 104.72 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Panama

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  2. 121 Côte d'Ivoire -19.17 % change on previous year compare
  3. 122 Naoero -19.65 % change on previous year compare
  4. 124 Eswatini -21.89 % change on previous year compare
  5. 125 Croatia -23.16 % change on previous year compare
  6. 126 Syrian Arab Republic -25.3 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Panama?
Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Panama was -21.65 % 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 Panama?
The highest recorded value was 459.26 % change on previous year in 1981.
What is the lowest air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2009.
How does Panama rank for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate?
Panama ranks 123rd out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is down 125.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Panama 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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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.