Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide … annual in South Korea

South Korea: Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide … annual was 41.75 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
41.75 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 222.5%
World rank
32nd
of 182 countries
All-time high
138.12 % change on previous year
in 1971
All-time low
-53.71 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
53
1971–2023

Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide, annual growth in South Korea, 1971–2023

-50050100150197119972023

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

Analysis

In 2023, air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide, annual growth in South Korea stood at 41.75 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of up 222.5% on the previous year and up 57.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide, annual growth in South Korea peaked at 138.12 % change on previous year in 1971 and was at its lowest, -53.71 % change on previous year, in 2020.

South Korea ranks 32nd of 182 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, registered carrier departures worldwide … annual in South Korea, year by year

Annual values for Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide, annual growth rate in South Korea, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 138.12 % change on previous year —
1972 2.62 % change on previous year -98.1%
1973 1.53 % change on previous year -41.5%
1974 -16.62 % change on previous year -1183.4%
1975 -11.18 % change on previous year -32.8%
1976 -6.46 % change on previous year -42.2%
1977 10.18 % change on previous year -257.6%
1978 12.21 % change on previous year +19.9%
1979 17.06 % change on previous year +39.7%
1980 -6.78 % change on previous year -139.8%
1981 -5.93 % change on previous year -12.6%
1982 11.46 % change on previous year -293.3%
1983 7.2 % change on previous year -37.2%
1984 14.87 % change on previous year +106.6%
1985 2.51 % change on previous year -83.2%
1986 8.15 % change on previous year +225.2%
1987 11.3 % change on previous year +38.7%
1988 17.09 % change on previous year +51.2%
1989 107.51 % change on previous year +529.1%
1990 -16.36 % change on previous year -115.2%
1991 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1992 17.4 % change on previous year —
1993 15.96 % change on previous year -8.3%
1994 4.16 % change on previous year -73.9%
1995 10.92 % change on previous year +162.6%
1996 9.74 % change on previous year -10.8%
1997 10.61 % change on previous year +9.0%
1998 -9.33 % change on previous year -187.9%
1999 -1.88 % change on previous year -79.9%
2000 11.23 % change on previous year -698.7%
2001 0.6752 % change on previous year -94.0%
2002 4.47 % change on previous year +561.8%
2003 0.9608 % change on previous year -78.5%
2004 -3.68 % change on previous year -482.9%
2005 -4.59 % change on previous year +24.8%
2006 1.04 % change on previous year -122.7%
2007 8.66 % change on previous year +729.8%
2008 2.94 % change on previous year -66.1%
2009 2.36 % change on previous year -19.8%
2010 9.47 % change on previous year +301.8%
2011 0.6462 % change on previous year -93.2%
2012 0.9782 % change on previous year +51.4%
2013 26.44 % change on previous year +2602.9%
2014 2.16 % change on previous year -91.8%
2015 21.71 % change on previous year +905.9%
2016 5.71 % change on previous year -73.7%
2017 5.38 % change on previous year -5.7%
2018 5.75 % change on previous year +6.9%
2019 4.1 % change on previous year -28.7%
2020 -53.71 % change on previous year -1409.6%
2021 12.9 % change on previous year -124.0%
2022 12.94 % change on previous year +0.3%
2023 41.75 % change on previous year +222.5%

South Korea compared with similar countries

  • South Korea's 41.75 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 12.45 % change on previous year, 3.4× the median. (61 countries reporting)
  • South Korea's 41.75 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 46.83 % change on previous year, 89% of the median. (28 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide … annual in South Korea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2013 +2602.9% 0.9782 % change on previous year 26.44 % change on previous year
2020 -1409.6% 4.1 % change on previous year -53.71 % change on previous year
1974 -1183.4% 1.53 % change on previous year -16.62 % change on previous year
2015 +905.9% 2.16 % change on previous year 21.71 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 16.39 % change on previous year -16.62 % change on previous year 138.12 % change on previous year 9
1980s 16.74 % change on previous year -6.78 % change on previous year 107.51 % change on previous year 10
1990s 4.12 % change on previous year -16.36 % change on previous year 17.4 % change on previous year 10
2000s 2.41 % change on previous year -4.59 % change on previous year 11.23 % change on previous year 10
2010s 8.23 % change on previous year 0.6462 % change on previous year 26.44 % change on previous year 10
2020s 3.47 % change on previous year -53.71 % change on previous year 41.75 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near South Korea

  1. 29 Lithuania 43.03 % change on previous year compare
  2. 30 Turkmenistan 42.73 % change on previous year compare
  3. 31 Mauritius 42.01 % change on previous year compare
  4. 33 Vanuatu 36.99 % change on previous year compare
  5. 34 Egypt 35.96 % change on previous year compare
  6. 35 Philippines 35.54 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide, annual growth in South Korea?
Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide, annual growth in South Korea was 41.75 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide, annual growth recorded in South Korea?
The highest recorded value was 138.12 % change on previous year in 1971.
What is the lowest air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide, annual growth recorded in South Korea?
The lowest recorded value was -53.71 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does South Korea rank for air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide, annual growth?
South Korea ranks 32nd out of 182 countries with data for 2023.
Is air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide, annual growth rising or falling in South Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 57.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Korea data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
229 places, 9,902 data points, 1971–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Air transport, registered carrier departures worldwide. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.