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
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.
Air transport freight ton km in North Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 1.70 million | — |
| 1978 | 1.80 million | +5.9% |
| 1979 | 2.00 million | +11.1% |
| 1980 | 2.20 million | +10.0% |
| 1981 | 1.90 million | -13.6% |
| 1982 | 1.90 million | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 2.40 million | +26.3% |
| 1984 | 2.40 million | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 2.40 million | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 2.60 million | +8.3% |
| 1987 | 2.70 million | +3.8% |
| 1988 | 2.90 million | +7.4% |
| 1989 | 3.00 million | +3.4% |
| 1990 | 3.10 million | +3.3% |
| 1991 | 3.10 million | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 3.10 million | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3.10 million | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3.10 million | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3.30 million | +6.5% |
| 1996 | 3.30 million | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3.90 million | +18.2% |
| 1998 | 1.50 million | -61.5% |
| 1999 | 1.60 million | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 1.76 million | +9.9% |
| 2001 | 1.56 million | -11.0% |
| 2002 | 1.74 million | +11.0% |
| 2003 | 1.82 million | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 2.13 million | +17.0% |
| 2005 | 2.20 million | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 2.29 million | +4.0% |
| 2007 | 2.42 million | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 2.29 million | -5.4% |
| 2009 | 1.99 million | -13.2% |
| 2010 | 1.62 million | -18.6% |
| 2011 | 1.36 million | -15.7% |
| 2012 | 2.79 million | +104.2% |
| 2013 | 3.04 million | +9.1% |
| 2014 | 342,350 | -88.7% |
| 2015 | 288,000 | -15.9% |
| 2016 | 230,112 | -20.1% |
| 2017 | 251,493 | +9.3% |
| 2018 | 490,188 | +94.9% |
| 2019 | 487,101 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 11,840 | -97.6% |
| 2021 | 2,190 | -81.5% |
| 2023 | 7,500 | +242.4% |
North Korea compared with similar countries
- North Korea's 7,500 is below the median for low income countries, which is 375,460, 2% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- North Korea's 7,500 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 30.27 million, 0% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Air transport freight ton km in North Korea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +242.4% | 2,190 | 7,500 |
| 2012 | +104.2% | 1.36 million | 2.79 million |
| 2020 | -97.6% | 487,101 | 11,840 |
| 2014 | -88.7% | 3.04 million | 342,350 |
| 2018 | +94.9% | 251,493 | 490,188 |
| 2021 | -81.5% | 11,840 | 2,190 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
Countries ranked near North Korea
More reference data data for North Korea
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Enteric Fermentation 91.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 245.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 325.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3562 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 6,873 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 11.62 (2050)
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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