Air transport freight ton km in North Korea

North Korea: Air transport freight ton km was 7,500 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
7,500
Change on year
up 242.4%
World rank
159th
of 180 countries
All-time high
3.90 million
in 1997
All-time low
2,190
in 2021
Years of data
46
1977–2023

Air transport freight ton km in North Korea, 1977–2023

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, air transport freight ton km in North Korea stood at 7,500.

That represents a change of up 242.4% on the previous year and down 99.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air transport freight ton km in North Korea peaked at 3.90 million in 1997 and was at its lowest, 2,190, in 2021.

North Korea ranks 159th of 180 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1.83 million 1.70 million 2.00 million 3
1980s 2.44 million 1.90 million 3.00 million 10
1990s 2.91 million 1.50 million 3.90 million 10
2000s 2.02 million 1.56 million 2.42 million 10
2010s 1.09 million 230,112 3.04 million 10
2020s 7,177 2,190 11,840 3

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  4. 160 Benin 6,443 compare
  5. 161 Samoa 5,954 compare
  6. 162 Malawi 590.05 compare

See the full ranking of 180 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is air transport freight ton km in North Korea?
Air transport freight ton km in North Korea was 7,500 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest air transport freight ton km recorded in North Korea?
The highest recorded value was 3.90 million in 1997.
What is the lowest air transport freight ton km recorded in North Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 2,190 in 2021.
How does North Korea rank for air transport freight ton km?
North Korea ranks 159th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
Is air transport freight ton km rising or falling in North Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 99.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this North Korea 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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About this data

Indicator
Air transport freight ton km
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
180 places, 7,506 data points, 1970–2023
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