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

Switzerland: Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate was -4.24 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-4.24 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 163.3%
World rank
98th
of 176 countries
All-time high
46 % change on previous year
in 2021
All-time low
-48.62 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
53
1971–2023

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

-40-2002040197119972023

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

Analysis

In 2023, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Switzerland stood at -4.24 % change on previous year.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 163.3% on the previous year and down 179.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Switzerland peaked at 46 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -48.62 % change on previous year, in 2020.

Switzerland ranks 98th of 176 countries on this measure, 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 Switzerland, year by year

Annual values for Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Switzerland, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 7.57 % change on previous year
1972 8.96 % change on previous year +18.4%
1973 19.37 % change on previous year +116.2%
1974 15.05 % change on previous year -22.3%
1975 5 % change on previous year -66.8%
1976 12.28 % change on previous year +145.8%
1977 9.35 % change on previous year -23.9%
1978 14.71 % change on previous year +57.3%
1979 1.12 % change on previous year -92.4%
1980 3.56 % change on previous year +218.7%
1981 7.54 % change on previous year +111.8%
1982 1.76 % change on previous year -76.6%
1983 17.06 % change on previous year +866.7%
1984 17.33 % change on previous year +1.6%
1985 0.505 % change on previous year -97.1%
1986 5.83 % change on previous year +1053.5%
1987 8.92 % change on previous year +53.1%
1988 10.83 % change on previous year +21.4%
1989 9.24 % change on previous year -14.7%
1990 4.48 % change on previous year -51.6%
1991 1.76 % change on previous year -60.8%
1992 12.57 % change on previous year +616.3%
1993 17.27 % change on previous year +37.4%
1994 12.92 % change on previous year -25.2%
1995 7.18 % change on previous year -44.4%
1996 0.1192 % change on previous year -98.3%
1997 21.07 % change on previous year +17567.8%
1998 7.31 % change on previous year -65.3%
1999 -4.39 % change on previous year -160.0%
2000 5.03 % change on previous year -214.6%
2001 -16.73 % change on previous year -432.9%
2002 -37.37 % change on previous year +123.4%
2003 21.39 % change on previous year -157.3%
2004 -12.69 % change on previous year -159.3%
2005 1.81 % change on previous year -114.3%
2006 -6.36 % change on previous year -451.9%
2007 6.33 % change on previous year -199.5%
2008 6.94 % change on previous year +9.6%
2009 -10.47 % change on previous year -250.7%
2010 21.23 % change on previous year -302.8%
2011 5.62 % change on previous year -73.5%
2012 1.25 % change on previous year -77.8%
2013 5.32 % change on previous year +326.6%
2014 4.47 % change on previous year -16.0%
2015 -6.6 % change on previous year -247.7%
2016 8.76 % change on previous year -232.7%
2017 3.17 % change on previous year -63.8%
2018 16.44 % change on previous year +418.6%
2019 -10.89 % change on previous year -166.3%
2020 -48.62 % change on previous year +346.3%
2021 46 % change on previous year -194.6%
2022 6.7 % change on previous year -85.4%
2023 -4.24 % change on previous year -163.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 10.38 % change on previous year 1.12 % change on previous year 19.37 % change on previous year 9
1980s 8.26 % change on previous year 0.505 % change on previous year 17.33 % change on previous year 10
1990s 8.03 % change on previous year -4.39 % change on previous year 21.07 % change on previous year 10
2000s -4.21 % change on previous year -37.37 % change on previous year 21.39 % change on previous year 10
2010s 4.88 % change on previous year -10.89 % change on previous year 21.23 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.041 % change on previous year -48.62 % change on previous year 46 % change on previous year 4

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  6. 101 New Zealand -5.53 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Switzerland?
Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Switzerland was -4.24 % 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 Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 46 % change on previous year in 2021.
What is the lowest air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was -48.62 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Switzerland rank for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate?
Switzerland ranks 98th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is down 179.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Switzerland 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.