Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Upper middle income

Upper middle income: Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate was 18.03 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
18.03 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 576.9%
Rank
6th
of 43 groups
All-time high
21.42 % change on previous year
in 2010
All-time low
-24.22 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
49
1975–2023

Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Upper middle income, 1975–2023

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Upper middle income is 18.03 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 576.9% on the previous year and up 330.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Upper middle income peaked at 21.42 % change on previous year in 2010 and was at its lowest, -24.22 % change on previous year, in 2020.

That places Upper middle income 6th out of 43 groups with data for 2023, putting it 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 Upper middle income, year by year

Annual values for Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Upper middle income, 1975 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1975 13.3 % change on previous year
1976 14.99 % change on previous year +12.7%
1977 11.52 % change on previous year -23.1%
1978 17.26 % change on previous year +49.8%
1979 4 % change on previous year -76.8%
1980 13.2 % change on previous year +230.2%
1981 17.3 % change on previous year +31.0%
1982 10.45 % change on previous year -39.6%
1983 5.84 % change on previous year -44.2%
1984 17.28 % change on previous year +196.0%
1985 4.99 % change on previous year -71.1%
1986 9.13 % change on previous year +82.8%
1987 10.2 % change on previous year +11.8%
1988 6.4 % change on previous year -37.3%
1989 2.61 % change on previous year -59.2%
1990 8.69 % change on previous year +233.5%
1991 6.33 % change on previous year -27.2%
1992 13.79 % change on previous year +117.8%
1993 9.71 % change on previous year -29.6%
1994 12.05 % change on previous year +24.1%
1995 5.09 % change on previous year -57.8%
1996 5.26 % change on previous year +3.3%
1997 17.4 % change on previous year +231.1%
1998 -2.49 % change on previous year -114.3%
1999 8 % change on previous year -421.1%
2000 13.74 % change on previous year +71.7%
2001 -0.9578 % change on previous year -107.0%
2002 7.91 % change on previous year -926.3%
2003 8.43 % change on previous year +6.5%
2004 17.28 % change on previous year +105.1%
2005 3.36 % change on previous year -80.5%
2006 2.92 % change on previous year -13.2%
2007 19.56 % change on previous year +570.1%
2008 -0.4539 % change on previous year -102.3%
2009 10.21 % change on previous year -2348.6%
2010 21.42 % change on previous year +109.8%
2011 -1.06 % change on previous year -105.0%
2012 -2.69 % change on previous year +153.4%
2013 4.19 % change on previous year -255.6%
2014 8.37 % change on previous year +99.9%
2015 4.7 % change on previous year -43.8%
2016 4.05 % change on previous year -14.0%
2017 12.19 % change on previous year +201.0%
2018 9.02 % change on previous year -26.0%
2019 4.59 % change on previous year -49.1%
2020 -24.22 % change on previous year -627.5%
2021 18.86 % change on previous year -177.9%
2022 -3.78 % change on previous year -120.0%
2023 18.03 % change on previous year -576.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 12.21 % change on previous year 4 % change on previous year 17.26 % change on previous year 5
1980s 9.74 % change on previous year 2.61 % change on previous year 17.3 % change on previous year 10
1990s 8.38 % change on previous year -2.49 % change on previous year 17.4 % change on previous year 10
2000s 8.2 % change on previous year -0.9578 % change on previous year 19.56 % change on previous year 10
2010s 6.48 % change on previous year -2.69 % change on previous year 21.42 % change on previous year 10
2020s 2.22 % change on previous year -24.22 % change on previous year 18.86 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Upper middle income

  1. 3 Botswana 465.79 % change on previous year compare
  2. 4 Haiti 282.89 % change on previous year compare
  3. 5 Kyrgyzstan 269.65 % change on previous year compare
  4. 6 Ireland 234.66 % change on previous year compare
  5. 7 Pakistan 224.68 % change on previous year compare
  6. 8 Cape Verde 213.65 % change on previous year compare
  7. 9 Senegal 201.48 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Upper middle income?
Air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate in Upper middle income was 18.03 % 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 Upper middle income?
The highest recorded value was 21.42 % change on previous year in 2010.
What is the lowest air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate recorded in Upper middle income?
The lowest recorded value was -24.22 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Upper middle income rank for air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate?
Upper middle income ranks 6th out of 43 groups with data for 2023.
Is air transport, freight (million ton-km), annual growth rate rising or falling in Upper middle income?
Over the last ten years it is up 330.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Upper middle income 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.