Air transport freight ton km in Germany
Germany: Air transport freight ton km was 12.77 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
12.77 billion
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
5th
of 180 countries
All-time high
12.86 billion
in 2022
All-time low
484.50 million
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Air transport freight ton km in Germany, 1970–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, air transport freight ton km in Germany stood at 12.77 billion.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 74.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air transport freight ton km in Germany peaked at 12.86 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, 484.50 million, in 1970.
Germany ranks 5th of 180 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Air transport freight ton km in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 484.50 million | — |
| 1971 | 532.90 million | +10.0% |
| 1972 | 656.60 million | +23.2% |
| 1973 | 826.80 million | +25.9% |
| 1974 | 941.00 million | +13.8% |
| 1975 | 920.70 million | -2.2% |
| 1976 | 1.04 billion | +13.0% |
| 1977 | 1.20 billion | +15.7% |
| 1978 | 1.34 billion | +11.7% |
| 1979 | 1.51 billion | +12.5% |
| 1980 | 1.51 billion | -0.5% |
| 1981 | 1.50 billion | -0.7% |
| 1982 | 1.59 billion | +6.5% |
| 1983 | 1.94 billion | +21.9% |
| 1984 | 2.24 billion | +15.2% |
| 1985 | 2.38 billion | +6.4% |
| 1986 | 2.83 billion | +18.9% |
| 1987 | 3.25 billion | +14.9% |
| 1988 | 3.47 billion | +6.8% |
| 1989 | 3.84 billion | +10.7% |
| 1990 | 3.99 billion | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 4.11 billion | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 4.29 billion | +4.4% |
| 1993 | 4.64 billion | +8.2% |
| 1994 | 5.37 billion | +15.8% |
| 1995 | 5.84 billion | +8.6% |
| 1996 | 6.04 billion | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 6.18 billion | +2.4% |
| 1998 | 6.23 billion | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 6.61 billion | +6.0% |
| 2000 | 7.13 billion | +7.8% |
| 2001 | 7.03 billion | -1.4% |
| 2002 | 7.20 billion | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 7.30 billion | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 8.07 billion | +10.6% |
| 2005 | 7.72 billion | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 8.13 billion | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 8.53 billion | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 8.35 billion | -2.1% |
| 2009 | 10.19 billion | +22.0% |
| 2010 | 7.49 billion | -26.5% |
| 2011 | 7.72 billion | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 7.24 billion | -6.2% |
| 2013 | 7.34 billion | +1.4% |
| 2014 | 7.18 billion | -2.1% |
| 2015 | 6.99 billion | -2.8% |
| 2016 | 6.94 billion | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 7.90 billion | +13.8% |
| 2018 | 7.97 billion | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 7.76 billion | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 9.17 billion | +18.1% |
| 2021 | 11.53 billion | +25.8% |
| 2022 | 12.86 billion | +11.5% |
| 2023 | 12.77 billion | -0.7% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 12.77 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 266.33 million, 47.9× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Germany's 12.77 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 62.72 million, 203.5× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 946.55 million | 484.50 million | 1.51 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.45 billion | 1.50 billion | 3.84 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.33 billion | 3.99 billion | 6.61 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.96 billion | 7.03 billion | 10.19 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.45 billion | 6.94 billion | 7.97 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.58 billion | 9.17 billion | 12.86 billion | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More reference data data for Germany
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air transport freight ton km in Germany?
- Air transport freight ton km in Germany was 12.77 billion in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest air transport freight ton km recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 12.86 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest air transport freight ton km recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 484.50 million in 1970.
- How does Germany rank for air transport freight ton km?
- Germany ranks 5th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air transport freight ton km rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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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