Air transport freight ton km in Netherlands

Netherlands: Air transport freight ton km was 3.29 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
3.29 billion
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
15th
of 180 countries
All-time high
6.44 billion
in 2010
All-time low
376.90 million
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023

Air transport freight ton km in Netherlands, 1970–2023

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, air transport freight ton km in Netherlands stood at 3.29 billion.

That represents a change of down 2.4% on the previous year and down 42.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, air transport freight ton km in Netherlands peaked at 6.44 billion in 2010 and was at its lowest, 376.90 million, in 1970.

That places Netherlands 15th out of 180 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Netherlands, year by year

Annual values for Air transport freight ton km in Netherlands, 1970 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1970 376.90 million —
1971 408.40 million +8.4%
1972 461.00 million +12.9%
1973 498.50 million +8.1%
1974 609.00 million +22.2%
1975 586.70 million -3.7%
1976 631.90 million +7.7%
1977 719.40 million +13.8%
1978 786.90 million +9.4%
1979 869.50 million +10.5%
1980 947.10 million +8.9%
1981 1.05 billion +10.5%
1982 1.03 billion -1.3%
1983 1.19 billion +15.6%
1984 1.39 billion +16.7%
1985 1.40 billion +0.8%
1986 1.51 billion +7.5%
1987 1.73 billion +14.9%
1988 1.88 billion +8.5%
1989 2.00 billion +6.4%
1990 2.13 billion +6.3%
1991 2.22 billion +4.5%
1992 2.40 billion +7.8%
1993 2.77 billion +15.6%
1994 3.20 billion +15.6%
1995 3.74 billion +16.8%
1996 3.90 billion +4.3%
1997 3.89 billion -0.2%
1998 3.83 billion -1.5%
1999 4.05 billion +5.7%
2000 4.37 billion +7.8%
2001 4.12 billion -5.8%
2002 4.20 billion +2.1%
2003 4.33 billion +3.0%
2004 4.78 billion +10.4%
2005 4.89 billion +2.4%
2006 4.96 billion +1.3%
2007 5.01 billion +0.9%
2008 4.90 billion -2.0%
2009 4.52 billion -7.8%
2010 6.44 billion +42.6%
2011 6.35 billion -1.5%
2012 6.01 billion -5.2%
2013 5.75 billion -4.3%
2014 5.73 billion -0.5%
2015 5.29 billion -7.6%
2016 4.75 billion -10.3%
2017 5.86 billion +23.4%
2018 5.89 billion +0.5%
2019 5.66 billion -3.9%
2020 4.15 billion -26.7%
2021 4.35 billion +4.9%
2022 3.37 billion -22.5%
2023 3.29 billion -2.4%

Netherlands compared with similar countries

  • Netherlands's 3.29 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 266.33 million, 12.3× the median. (62 countries reporting)
  • Netherlands's 3.29 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 62.72 million, 52.4× the median. (49 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 594.82 million 376.90 million 869.50 million 10
1980s 1.41 billion 947.10 million 2.00 billion 10
1990s 3.21 billion 2.13 billion 4.05 billion 10
2000s 4.61 billion 4.12 billion 5.01 billion 10
2010s 5.77 billion 4.75 billion 6.44 billion 10
2020s 3.79 billion 3.29 billion 4.35 billion 4

Countries ranked near Netherlands

  1. 12 United Kingdom 4.41 billion compare
  2. 13 France 4.30 billion compare
  3. 14 Ethiopia 4.02 billion compare
  4. 16 Canada 2.04 billion compare
  5. 17 Colombia 1.94 billion compare
  6. 18 Malaysia 1.91 billion compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is air transport freight ton km in Netherlands?
Air transport freight ton km in Netherlands was 3.29 billion in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest air transport freight ton km recorded in Netherlands?
The highest recorded value was 6.44 billion in 2010.
What is the lowest air transport freight ton km recorded in Netherlands?
The lowest recorded value was 376.90 million in 1970.
How does Netherlands rank for air transport freight ton km?
Netherlands ranks 15th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
Is air transport freight ton km rising or falling in Netherlands?
Over the last ten years it is down 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Netherlands 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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Indicator
Air transport freight ton km
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
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Coverage
180 places, 7,506 data points, 1970–2023
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