Air transport freight ton km in Japan
Japan: Air transport freight ton km was 8.47 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
8.47 billion
Change on year
down 12.5%
World rank
8th
of 180 countries
All-time high
10.95 billion
in 2021
All-time low
379.60 million
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Air transport freight ton km in Japan, 1970–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, air transport freight ton km in Japan stood at 8.47 billion.
The figure is down 12.5% on the previous year and up 9.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air transport freight ton km in Japan peaked at 10.95 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 379.60 million, in 1970.
Japan ranks 8th 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 Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 379.60 million | — |
| 1971 | 464.10 million | +22.3% |
| 1972 | 585.10 million | +26.1% |
| 1973 | 753.10 million | +28.7% |
| 1974 | 739.40 million | -1.8% |
| 1975 | 852.90 million | +15.4% |
| 1976 | 1.03 billion | +20.9% |
| 1977 | 1.15 billion | +11.3% |
| 1978 | 1.36 billion | +18.2% |
| 1979 | 1.62 billion | +19.8% |
| 1980 | 1.87 billion | +15.1% |
| 1981 | 2.11 billion | +12.9% |
| 1982 | 2.22 billion | +5.2% |
| 1983 | 2.53 billion | +13.8% |
| 1984 | 2.80 billion | +10.6% |
| 1985 | 3.07 billion | +9.8% |
| 1986 | 3.61 billion | +17.5% |
| 1987 | 4.33 billion | +19.9% |
| 1988 | 4.78 billion | +10.5% |
| 1989 | 5.13 billion | +7.3% |
| 1990 | 5.07 billion | -1.2% |
| 1991 | 5.23 billion | +3.1% |
| 1992 | 5.19 billion | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 5.48 billion | +5.8% |
| 1994 | 6.01 billion | +9.5% |
| 1995 | 6.54 billion | +8.8% |
| 1996 | 6.80 billion | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 7.50 billion | +10.3% |
| 1998 | 7.51 billion | +0.1% |
| 1999 | 8.23 billion | +9.5% |
| 2000 | 8.67 billion | +5.4% |
| 2001 | 7.61 billion | -12.2% |
| 2002 | 8.20 billion | +7.8% |
| 2003 | 8.28 billion | +0.9% |
| 2004 | 8.71 billion | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 8.55 billion | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 8.48 billion | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 8.44 billion | -0.5% |
| 2008 | 8.17 billion | -3.1% |
| 2009 | 10.49 billion | +28.3% |
| 2010 | 7.70 billion | -26.6% |
| 2011 | 6.55 billion | -15.0% |
| 2012 | 7.05 billion | +7.6% |
| 2013 | 7.72 billion | +9.5% |
| 2014 | 8.66 billion | +12.3% |
| 2015 | 8.66 billion | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 9.36 billion | +8.1% |
| 2017 | 10.68 billion | +14.1% |
| 2018 | 9.42 billion | -11.8% |
| 2019 | 8.92 billion | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 7.84 billion | -12.1% |
| 2021 | 10.95 billion | +39.6% |
| 2022 | 9.69 billion | -11.5% |
| 2023 | 8.47 billion | -12.5% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 8.47 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 266.33 million, 31.8× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Japan's 8.47 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 30.27 million, 279.9× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 893.34 million | 379.60 million | 1.62 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.24 billion | 1.87 billion | 5.13 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.36 billion | 5.07 billion | 8.23 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.56 billion | 7.61 billion | 10.49 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.47 billion | 6.55 billion | 10.68 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.24 billion | 7.84 billion | 10.95 billion | 4 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More reference data data for Japan
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.981 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3629 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 4.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 23.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air transport freight ton km in Japan?
- Air transport freight ton km in Japan was 8.47 billion in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest air transport freight ton km recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 10.95 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest air transport freight ton km recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 379.60 million in 1970.
- How does Japan rank for air transport freight ton km?
- Japan ranks 8th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air transport freight ton km rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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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