Air transport freight ton km in Iran
Iran: Air transport freight ton km was 136.93 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
136.93 million
Change on year
down 36.0%
World rank
58th
of 180 countries
All-time high
325.67 million
in 2017
All-time low
8.00 million
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Air transport freight ton km in Iran, 1970–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Iran recorded 136.93 million for air transport freight ton km in 2023.
The figure is down 36.0% on the previous year and up 62.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air transport freight ton km in Iran peaked at 325.67 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 8.00 million, in 1970.
Iran ranks 58th 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 Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 8.00 million | — |
| 1971 | 11.10 million | +38.8% |
| 1972 | 11.90 million | +7.2% |
| 1973 | 15.00 million | +26.1% |
| 1974 | 18.80 million | +25.3% |
| 1975 | 38.50 million | +104.8% |
| 1976 | 70.80 million | +83.9% |
| 1977 | 77.20 million | +9.0% |
| 1978 | 87.30 million | +13.1% |
| 1979 | 33.30 million | -61.9% |
| 1980 | 20.30 million | -39.0% |
| 1981 | 35.60 million | +75.4% |
| 1982 | 42.10 million | +18.3% |
| 1983 | 74.70 million | +77.4% |
| 1984 | 90.30 million | +20.9% |
| 1985 | 104.30 million | +15.5% |
| 1986 | 132.00 million | +26.6% |
| 1987 | 137.80 million | +4.4% |
| 1988 | 120.60 million | -12.5% |
| 1989 | 92.30 million | -23.5% |
| 1990 | 113.70 million | +23.2% |
| 1991 | 86.10 million | -24.3% |
| 1992 | 66.50 million | -22.8% |
| 1993 | 60.00 million | -9.8% |
| 1994 | 78.80 million | +31.3% |
| 1995 | 107.90 million | +36.9% |
| 1996 | 109.60 million | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 120.20 million | +9.7% |
| 1998 | 102.30 million | -14.9% |
| 1999 | 107.10 million | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 73.72 million | -31.2% |
| 2001 | 152.14 million | +106.4% |
| 2002 | 75.46 million | -50.4% |
| 2003 | 157.37 million | +108.6% |
| 2004 | 89.03 million | -43.4% |
| 2005 | 98.22 million | +10.3% |
| 2006 | 91.86 million | -6.5% |
| 2007 | 95.42 million | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 97.32 million | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 95.77 million | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 96.54 million | +0.8% |
| 2011 | 85.88 million | -11.0% |
| 2012 | 66.23 million | -22.9% |
| 2013 | 84.46 million | +27.5% |
| 2014 | 96.44 million | +14.2% |
| 2015 | 95.91 million | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 139.18 million | +45.1% |
| 2017 | 325.67 million | +134.0% |
| 2018 | 169.80 million | -47.9% |
| 2019 | 152.26 million | -10.3% |
| 2020 | 202.11 million | +32.7% |
| 2021 | 273.58 million | +35.4% |
| 2022 | 214.04 million | -21.8% |
| 2023 | 136.93 million | -36.0% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 136.93 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25.07 million, 5.5× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Iran's 136.93 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 101.35 million, 1.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 37.19 million | 8.00 million | 87.30 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 85.00 million | 20.30 million | 137.80 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 95.22 million | 60.00 million | 120.20 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 102.63 million | 73.72 million | 157.37 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 131.24 million | 66.23 million | 325.67 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 206.66 million | 136.93 million | 273.58 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More reference data data for Iran
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 281.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 78.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Agricultural Soils 27,934 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 78.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 95.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.2091 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 11.62 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air transport freight ton km in Iran?
- Air transport freight ton km in Iran was 136.93 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest air transport freight ton km recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 325.67 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest air transport freight ton km recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.00 million in 1970.
- How does Iran rank for air transport freight ton km?
- Iran ranks 58th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air transport freight ton km rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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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