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

Saudi Arabia: Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate was -27.93 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-27.93 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 124.9%
World rank
130th
of 176 countries
All-time high
157.78 % change on previous year
in 1971
All-time low
-71.54 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
53
1971–2023

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

-50050100150197119972023

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

Analysis

Saudi Arabia recorded -27.93 % change on previous year for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 124.9% on the previous year and down 320.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia peaked at 157.78 % change on previous year in 1971 and was at its lowest, -71.54 % change on previous year, in 2020.

That places Saudi Arabia 130th 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 Saudi Arabia, year by year

Annual values for Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 157.78 % change on previous year
1972 30.17 % change on previous year -80.9%
1973 75.5 % change on previous year +150.2%
1974 35.09 % change on previous year -53.5%
1975 39.94 % change on previous year +13.8%
1976 64.87 % change on previous year +62.4%
1977 28.09 % change on previous year -56.7%
1978 29.02 % change on previous year +3.3%
1979 13.77 % change on previous year -52.5%
1980 6.57 % change on previous year -52.3%
1981 46.89 % change on previous year +613.9%
1982 45.21 % change on previous year -3.6%
1983 20.25 % change on previous year -55.2%
1984 8.08 % change on previous year -60.1%
1985 -0.8065 % change on previous year -110.0%
1986 -3.93 % change on previous year +387.7%
1987 3.66 % change on previous year -193.0%
1988 8.12 % change on previous year +121.9%
1989 23.41 % change on previous year +188.3%
1990 0.8103 % change on previous year -96.5%
1991 -20.18 % change on previous year -2590.0%
1992 39.58 % change on previous year -296.2%
1993 5.76 % change on previous year -85.5%
1994 12.7 % change on previous year +120.6%
1995 10.55 % change on previous year -16.9%
1996 -3.59 % change on previous year -134.0%
1997 7.37 % change on previous year -305.5%
1998 0.8204 % change on previous year -88.9%
1999 7.07 % change on previous year +761.4%
2000 -0.044 % change on previous year -100.6%
2001 -20.01 % change on previous year +45373.4%
2002 7.84 % change on previous year -139.2%
2003 -1.14 % change on previous year -114.5%
2004 12.23 % change on previous year -1171.5%
2005 6.77 % change on previous year -44.6%
2006 4.39 % change on previous year -35.2%
2007 15.33 % change on previous year +249.2%
2008 12.43 % change on previous year -18.9%
2009 32.95 % change on previous year +165.1%
2010 -27.92 % change on previous year -184.7%
2011 13.32 % change on previous year -147.7%
2012 20.9 % change on previous year +56.9%
2013 -6.65 % change on previous year -131.8%
2014 -5.57 % change on previous year -16.1%
2015 -48.32 % change on previous year +766.8%
2016 0.8661 % change on previous year -101.8%
2017 4.03 % change on previous year +365.9%
2018 25.11 % change on previous year +522.2%
2019 88.24 % change on previous year +251.5%
2020 -71.54 % change on previous year -181.1%
2021 16.69 % change on previous year -123.3%
2022 112.01 % change on previous year +571.2%
2023 -27.93 % change on previous year -124.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 52.69 % change on previous year 13.77 % change on previous year 157.78 % change on previous year 9
1980s 15.74 % change on previous year -3.93 % change on previous year 46.89 % change on previous year 10
1990s 6.09 % change on previous year -20.18 % change on previous year 39.58 % change on previous year 10
2000s 7.07 % change on previous year -20.01 % change on previous year 32.95 % change on previous year 10
2010s 6.4 % change on previous year -48.32 % change on previous year 88.24 % change on previous year 10
2020s 7.31 % change on previous year -71.54 % change on previous year 112.01 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia

  1. 127 Chile -25.71 % change on previous year compare
  2. 128 Sudan -26.97 % change on previous year compare
  3. 129 Bulgaria -27.27 % change on previous year compare
  4. 131 Italy -29.38 % change on previous year compare
  5. 132 Seychelles -30.83 % change on previous year compare
  6. 133 Slovenia -33.77 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia?
Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Saudi Arabia was -27.93 % 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 Saudi Arabia?
The highest recorded value was 157.78 % change on previous year in 1971.
What is the lowest air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate recorded in Saudi Arabia?
The lowest recorded value was -71.54 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Saudi Arabia rank for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate?
Saudi Arabia ranks 130th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
Over the last ten years it is down 320.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.