Air transport freight ton km in Malaysia
Malaysia: Air transport freight ton km was 1.91 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.91 billion
Change on year
up 69.8%
World rank
18th
of 180 countries
All-time high
2.85 billion
in 2009
All-time low
8.30 million
in 1973
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Air transport freight ton km in Malaysia, 1970–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, air transport freight ton km in Malaysia stood at 1.91 billion.
That represents a change of up 69.8% on the previous year and down 11.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air transport freight ton km in Malaysia peaked at 2.85 billion in 2009 and was at its lowest, 8.30 million, in 1973.
Malaysia ranks 18th 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 Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 9.30 million | — |
| 1971 | 14.60 million | +57.0% |
| 1972 | 16.20 million | +11.0% |
| 1973 | 8.30 million | -48.8% |
| 1974 | 19.10 million | +130.1% |
| 1975 | 26.80 million | +40.3% |
| 1976 | 33.40 million | +24.6% |
| 1977 | 45.00 million | +34.7% |
| 1978 | 82.30 million | +82.9% |
| 1979 | 68.70 million | -16.5% |
| 1980 | 109.90 million | +60.0% |
| 1981 | 130.30 million | +18.6% |
| 1982 | 141.30 million | +8.4% |
| 1983 | 163.10 million | +15.4% |
| 1984 | 192.60 million | +18.1% |
| 1985 | 200.50 million | +4.1% |
| 1986 | 259.30 million | +29.3% |
| 1987 | 343.40 million | +32.4% |
| 1988 | 373.20 million | +8.7% |
| 1989 | 403.70 million | +8.2% |
| 1990 | 574.20 million | +42.2% |
| 1991 | 713.60 million | +24.3% |
| 1992 | 763.70 million | +7.0% |
| 1993 | 677.80 million | -11.2% |
| 1994 | 797.10 million | +17.6% |
| 1995 | 1.20 billion | +50.4% |
| 1996 | 1.41 billion | +18.0% |
| 1997 | 1.43 billion | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 1.38 billion | -3.5% |
| 1999 | 1.42 billion | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 1.86 billion | +30.8% |
| 2001 | 1.77 billion | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 1.92 billion | +8.4% |
| 2003 | 2.18 billion | +13.2% |
| 2004 | 2.60 billion | +19.3% |
| 2005 | 2.58 billion | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 2.60 billion | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 2.66 billion | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 2.44 billion | -8.2% |
| 2009 | 2.85 billion | +16.7% |
| 2010 | 2.56 billion | -10.1% |
| 2011 | 2.19 billion | -14.5% |
| 2012 | 1.94 billion | -11.4% |
| 2013 | 2.16 billion | +11.2% |
| 2014 | 2.19 billion | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 2.01 billion | -8.5% |
| 2016 | 1.15 billion | -42.7% |
| 2017 | 1.46 billion | +26.6% |
| 2018 | 1.36 billion | -6.6% |
| 2019 | 1.38 billion | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 816.75 million | -40.8% |
| 2021 | 1.12 billion | +37.1% |
| 2022 | 1.13 billion | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 1.91 billion | +69.8% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 1.91 billion is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25.07 million, 76.2× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 1.91 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 30.27 million, 63.1× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32.37 million | 8.30 million | 82.30 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 231.73 million | 109.90 million | 403.70 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.04 billion | 574.20 million | 1.43 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.35 billion | 1.77 billion | 2.85 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.84 billion | 1.15 billion | 2.56 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.24 billion | 816.75 million | 1.91 billion | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More reference data data for Malaysia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7102 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5869 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1487 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.64 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8098 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air transport freight ton km in Malaysia?
- Air transport freight ton km in Malaysia was 1.91 billion in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest air transport freight ton km recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.85 billion in 2009.
- What is the lowest air transport freight ton km recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.30 million in 1973.
- How does Malaysia rank for air transport freight ton km?
- Malaysia ranks 18th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air transport freight ton km rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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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