Air transport freight ton km in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Air transport freight ton km was 479,762 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air transport freight ton km in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1970–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for air transport freight ton km in Democratic Republic of Congo is 479,762, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 56.3% on the previous year and up 485.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air transport freight ton km in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 59.70 million in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2010.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 132nd of 180 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 ton km in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 13.70 million | — |
| 1971 | 17.30 million | +26.3% |
| 1972 | 18.90 million | +9.2% |
| 1973 | 24.60 million | +30.2% |
| 1974 | 33.90 million | +37.8% |
| 1975 | 44.80 million | +32.2% |
| 1976 | 53.50 million | +19.4% |
| 1977 | 42.00 million | -21.5% |
| 1978 | 37.50 million | -10.7% |
| 1979 | 41.50 million | +10.7% |
| 1980 | 34.50 million | -16.9% |
| 1981 | 38.40 million | +11.3% |
| 1982 | 30.70 million | -20.1% |
| 1983 | 28.90 million | -5.9% |
| 1984 | 32.00 million | +10.7% |
| 1985 | 30.50 million | -4.7% |
| 1986 | 31.10 million | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 52.50 million | +68.8% |
| 1988 | 55.30 million | +5.3% |
| 1989 | 59.70 million | +8.0% |
| 1990 | 57.30 million | -4.0% |
| 1991 | 33.20 million | -42.1% |
| 1992 | 28.50 million | -14.2% |
| 1993 | 22.10 million | -22.5% |
| 1994 | 43.10 million | +95.0% |
| 2001 | 7.40 million | -82.8% |
| 2010 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 206,531 | — |
| 2013 | 81,984 | -60.3% |
| 2014 | 84,444 | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 85,840 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 58,457 | -31.9% |
| 2017 | 228,606 | +291.1% |
| 2018 | 915,105 | +300.3% |
| 2019 | 751,200 | -17.9% |
| 2020 | 962,587 | +28.1% |
| 2021 | 948,714 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 1.10 million | +15.6% |
| 2023 | 479,762 | -56.3% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 479,762 is above the median for low income countries, which is 375,460, 1.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 479,762 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 639,841, 75% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Air transport freight ton km in Democratic Republic of Congo 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +300.3% | 228,606 | 915,105 |
| 2017 | +291.1% | 58,457 | 228,606 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32.77 million | 13.70 million | 53.50 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 39.36 million | 28.90 million | 59.70 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 36.84 million | 22.10 million | 57.30 million | 5 |
| 2000s | 7.40 million | 7.40 million | 7.40 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 241,217 | 0 | 915,105 | 10 |
| 2020s | 872,058 | 479,762 | 1.10 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
More reference data data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure Management 380.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Crop Residues 483.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Burning - Crop 57.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural 2,624 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.2179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure left on 1,764 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air transport freight ton km in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Air transport freight ton km in Democratic Republic of Congo was 479,762 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest air transport freight ton km recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 59.70 million in 1989.
- What is the lowest air transport freight ton km recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2010.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for air transport freight ton km?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 132nd out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air transport freight ton km rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 485.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Air transport freight ton km. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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