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

Spain: Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate was 18.26 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
18.26 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 47.4%
World rank
41st
of 176 countries
All-time high
72.14 % change on previous year
in 2021
All-time low
-58.52 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
53
1971–2023

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

-50050197119972023

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

Analysis

In 2023, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Spain stood at 18.26 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of up 47.4% on the previous year and up 218.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Spain peaked at 72.14 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -58.52 % change on previous year, in 2020.

Spain ranks 41st of 176 countries on this measure, 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 Spain, year by year

Annual values for Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Spain, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 44.93 % change on previous year
1972 17.71 % change on previous year -60.6%
1973 11.04 % change on previous year -37.6%
1974 15.99 % change on previous year +44.8%
1975 7.62 % change on previous year -52.3%
1976 23.1 % change on previous year +203.2%
1977 22.66 % change on previous year -1.9%
1978 10.61 % change on previous year -53.2%
1979 5.02 % change on previous year -52.7%
1980 3.48 % change on previous year -30.7%
1981 9.29 % change on previous year +167.0%
1982 5.19 % change on previous year -44.1%
1983 -1.14 % change on previous year -121.9%
1984 9.1 % change on previous year -899.3%
1985 8.09 % change on previous year -11.1%
1986 1.97 % change on previous year -75.6%
1987 -1.16 % change on previous year -159.0%
1988 13.58 % change on previous year -1266.8%
1989 22.53 % change on previous year +65.9%
1990 3.7 % change on previous year -83.6%
1991 -18.02 % change on previous year -587.1%
1992 -6.13 % change on previous year -66.0%
1993 -5.27 % change on previous year -14.1%
1994 4.89 % change on previous year -192.9%
1995 18.71 % change on previous year +282.4%
1996 7.25 % change on previous year -61.3%
1997 0.0811 % change on previous year -98.9%
1998 3.63 % change on previous year +4379.7%
1999 6.37 % change on previous year +75.4%
2000 7.78 % change on previous year +22.1%
2001 -0.0714 % change on previous year -100.9%
2002 -8.13 % change on previous year +11286.1%
2003 8.09 % change on previous year -199.5%
2004 19.57 % change on previous year +141.9%
2005 -2.09 % change on previous year -110.7%
2006 7.68 % change on previous year -467.3%
2007 9.42 % change on previous year +22.7%
2008 8.52 % change on previous year -9.6%
2009 -17.36 % change on previous year -303.8%
2010 14.47 % change on previous year -183.4%
2011 6.27 % change on previous year -56.7%
2012 -13.82 % change on previous year -320.5%
2013 -15.36 % change on previous year +11.2%
2014 0.4841 % change on previous year -103.2%
2015 7.57 % change on previous year +1463.2%
2016 3.16 % change on previous year -58.3%
2017 0.9802 % change on previous year -68.9%
2018 3.72 % change on previous year +279.3%
2019 6.5 % change on previous year +74.9%
2020 -58.52 % change on previous year -1000.0%
2021 72.14 % change on previous year -223.3%
2022 12.39 % change on previous year -82.8%
2023 18.26 % change on previous year +47.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 17.63 % change on previous year 5.02 % change on previous year 44.93 % change on previous year 9
1980s 7.09 % change on previous year -1.16 % change on previous year 22.53 % change on previous year 10
1990s 1.52 % change on previous year -18.02 % change on previous year 18.71 % change on previous year 10
2000s 3.34 % change on previous year -17.36 % change on previous year 19.57 % change on previous year 10
2010s 1.4 % change on previous year -15.36 % change on previous year 14.47 % change on previous year 10
2020s 11.07 % change on previous year -58.52 % change on previous year 72.14 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Spain

  1. 38 Trinidad and Tobago 22.54 % change on previous year compare
  2. 39 Viet Nam 21.08 % change on previous year compare
  3. 40 Thailand 20.75 % change on previous year compare
  4. 42 Nigeria 17.87 % change on previous year compare
  5. 43 Bahamas 17.29 % change on previous year compare
  6. 44 Angola 17.18 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Spain?
Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Spain was 18.26 % 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 Spain?
The highest recorded value was 72.14 % change on previous year in 2021.
What is the lowest air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate recorded in Spain?
The lowest recorded value was -58.52 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Spain rank for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate?
Spain ranks 41st out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate rising or falling in Spain?
Over the last ten years it is up 218.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Spain 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.