Air transport freight ton km in Kuwait
Kuwait: Air transport freight ton km was 331.17 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
331.17 million
Change on year
up 26.4%
World rank
44th
of 180 countries
All-time high
392.36 million
in 2018
All-time low
13.40 million
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Air transport freight ton km in Kuwait, 1970–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, air transport freight ton km in Kuwait stood at 331.17 million.
That represents a change of up 26.4% on the previous year and up 34.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air transport freight ton km in Kuwait peaked at 392.36 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 13.40 million, in 1970.
That places Kuwait 44th out of 180 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Air transport freight ton km in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 13.40 million | — |
| 1971 | 14.40 million | +7.5% |
| 1972 | 16.30 million | +13.2% |
| 1973 | 17.00 million | +4.3% |
| 1974 | 18.00 million | +5.9% |
| 1975 | 22.10 million | +22.8% |
| 1976 | 24.70 million | +11.8% |
| 1977 | 32.00 million | +29.6% |
| 1978 | 38.50 million | +20.3% |
| 1979 | 60.10 million | +56.1% |
| 1980 | 71.60 million | +19.1% |
| 1981 | 107.80 million | +50.6% |
| 1982 | 111.30 million | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 135.20 million | +21.5% |
| 1984 | 171.00 million | +26.5% |
| 1985 | 164.30 million | -3.9% |
| 1986 | 222.70 million | +35.5% |
| 1987 | 244.00 million | +9.6% |
| 1988 | 223.10 million | -8.6% |
| 1989 | 233.40 million | +4.6% |
| 1990 | 145.00 million | -37.9% |
| 1991 | 116.20 million | -19.9% |
| 1992 | 209.30 million | +80.1% |
| 1993 | 254.10 million | +21.4% |
| 1994 | 283.80 million | +11.7% |
| 1995 | 329.70 million | +16.2% |
| 1996 | 333.80 million | +1.2% |
| 1997 | 364.60 million | +9.2% |
| 1998 | 364.60 million | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 267.70 million | -26.6% |
| 2000 | 243.09 million | -9.2% |
| 2001 | 226.33 million | -6.9% |
| 2002 | 254.30 million | +12.4% |
| 2003 | 219.48 million | -13.7% |
| 2004 | 226.93 million | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 241.62 million | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 239.21 million | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 266.34 million | +11.3% |
| 2008 | 279.74 million | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 281.21 million | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 335.10 million | +19.2% |
| 2011 | 277.54 million | -17.2% |
| 2012 | 267.25 million | -3.7% |
| 2013 | 245.97 million | -8.0% |
| 2014 | 267.88 million | +8.9% |
| 2015 | 216.34 million | -19.2% |
| 2016 | 223.00 million | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 309.87 million | +38.9% |
| 2018 | 392.36 million | +26.6% |
| 2019 | 364.65 million | -7.1% |
| 2020 | 119.72 million | -67.2% |
| 2021 | 200.16 million | +67.2% |
| 2022 | 261.90 million | +30.8% |
| 2023 | 331.17 million | +26.4% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 331.17 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 266.33 million, 1.2× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 331.17 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 101.35 million, 3.3× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 25.65 million | 13.40 million | 60.10 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 168.44 million | 71.60 million | 244.00 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 266.88 million | 116.20 million | 364.60 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 247.83 million | 219.48 million | 281.21 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 290.00 million | 216.34 million | 392.36 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 228.24 million | 119.72 million | 331.17 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More reference data data for Kuwait
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.092 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2888 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.385 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.385 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3086 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1086 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0052 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air transport freight ton km in Kuwait?
- Air transport freight ton km in Kuwait was 331.17 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest air transport freight ton km recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 392.36 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest air transport freight ton km recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.40 million in 1970.
- How does Kuwait rank for air transport freight ton km?
- Kuwait ranks 44th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air transport freight ton km rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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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