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

South Africa: Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate was -58.37 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-58.37 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 106.9%
World rank
144th
of 176 countries
All-time high
847.08 % change on previous year
in 2022
All-time low
-85.22 % change on previous year
in 2021
Years of data
53
1971–2023

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

0200400600800197119972023

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

Analysis

In 2023, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in South Africa stood at -58.37 % change on previous year.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 106.9% on the previous year and down 1,226.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 847.08 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -85.22 % change on previous year, in 2021.

That places South Africa 144th 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 South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in South Africa, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 12.5 % change on previous year
1972 18.62 % change on previous year +49.0%
1973 48.68 % change on previous year +161.4%
1974 27.42 % change on previous year -43.7%
1975 -0.9053 % change on previous year -103.3%
1976 2.81 % change on previous year -410.5%
1977 18.8 % change on previous year +568.7%
1978 27.79 % change on previous year +47.8%
1979 6.71 % change on previous year -75.9%
1980 5.99 % change on previous year -10.7%
1981 23.96 % change on previous year +300.0%
1982 2.18 % change on previous year -90.9%
1983 15.43 % change on previous year +606.6%
1984 20.58 % change on previous year +33.4%
1985 -11.54 % change on previous year -156.1%
1986 -21.34 % change on previous year +84.9%
1987 -13.01 % change on previous year -39.0%
1988 -11.12 % change on previous year -14.6%
1989 -13.72 % change on previous year +23.5%
1990 -12.84 % change on previous year -6.4%
1991 6.58 % change on previous year -151.3%
1992 37.8 % change on previous year +474.1%
1993 26.48 % change on previous year -29.9%
1994 -16.94 % change on previous year -164.0%
1995 -4.85 % change on previous year -71.4%
1996 24.86 % change on previous year -612.9%
1997 27.98 % change on previous year +12.5%
1998 27.4 % change on previous year -2.0%
1999 28.53 % change on previous year +4.1%
2000 -0.1207 % change on previous year -100.4%
2001 9.88 % change on previous year -8286.4%
2002 3.75 % change on previous year -62.1%
2003 13.73 % change on previous year +266.2%
2004 4.21 % change on previous year -69.3%
2005 -0.6032 % change on previous year -114.3%
2006 33.53 % change on previous year -5658.3%
2007 -23.83 % change on previous year -171.1%
2008 -18.99 % change on previous year -20.3%
2009 -11.1 % change on previous year -41.5%
2010 51.62 % change on previous year -564.9%
2011 4.62 % change on previous year -91.1%
2012 9.48 % change on previous year +105.4%
2013 -4.4 % change on previous year -146.4%
2014 -7.15 % change on previous year +62.4%
2015 -14.39 % change on previous year +101.3%
2016 -14.05 % change on previous year -2.3%
2017 8.61 % change on previous year -161.3%
2018 -16.39 % change on previous year -290.4%
2019 -18.88 % change on previous year +15.1%
2020 -81.88 % change on previous year +333.8%
2021 -85.22 % change on previous year +4.1%
2022 847.08 % change on previous year -1094.0%
2023 -58.37 % change on previous year -106.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 18.05 % change on previous year -0.9053 % change on previous year 48.68 % change on previous year 9
1980s -0.257 % change on previous year -21.34 % change on previous year 23.96 % change on previous year 10
1990s 14.5 % change on previous year -16.94 % change on previous year 37.8 % change on previous year 10
2000s 1.05 % change on previous year -23.83 % change on previous year 33.53 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.0925 % change on previous year -18.88 % change on previous year 51.62 % change on previous year 10
2020s 155.4 % change on previous year -85.22 % change on previous year 847.08 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 141 Azerbaijan -49.73 % change on previous year compare
  2. 142 Czechia -53.87 % change on previous year compare
  3. 143 Democratic Republic of Congo -56.27 % change on previous year compare
  4. 145 Burkina Faso -59.17 % change on previous year compare
  5. 146 Madagascar -60.73 % change on previous year compare
  6. 147 Malta -61.32 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in South Africa?
Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in South Africa was -58.37 % 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 South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 847.08 % change on previous year in 2022.
What is the lowest air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -85.22 % change on previous year in 2021.
How does South Africa rank for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate?
South Africa ranks 144th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 1,226.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa 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.