Air transport freight ton km in Qatar
Qatar: Air transport freight ton km was 13.93 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
13.93 billion
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
3rd
of 180 countries
All-time high
15.86 billion
in 2021
All-time low
2.20 million
in 1974
Years of data
50
1974–2023
Air transport freight ton km in Qatar, 1974–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for air transport freight ton km in Qatar is 13.93 billion, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 180.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air transport freight ton km in Qatar peaked at 15.86 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.20 million, in 1974.
That places Qatar 3rd 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 Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 2.20 million | — |
| 1975 | 4.00 million | +81.8% |
| 1976 | 6.80 million | +70.0% |
| 1977 | 8.20 million | +20.6% |
| 1978 | 9.60 million | +17.1% |
| 1979 | 14.00 million | +45.8% |
| 1980 | 26.20 million | +87.1% |
| 1981 | 21.40 million | -18.3% |
| 1982 | 21.60 million | +0.9% |
| 1983 | 23.80 million | +10.2% |
| 1984 | 30.70 million | +29.0% |
| 1985 | 32.60 million | +6.2% |
| 1986 | 31.40 million | -3.7% |
| 1987 | 31.50 million | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 33.90 million | +7.6% |
| 1989 | 40.00 million | +18.0% |
| 1990 | 44.30 million | +10.8% |
| 1991 | 51.20 million | +15.6% |
| 1992 | 69.80 million | +36.3% |
| 1993 | 88.10 million | +26.2% |
| 1994 | 122.10 million | +38.6% |
| 1995 | 132.80 million | +8.8% |
| 1996 | 105.80 million | -20.3% |
| 1997 | 96.60 million | -8.7% |
| 1998 | 104.50 million | +8.2% |
| 1999 | 206.70 million | +97.8% |
| 2000 | 244.07 million | +18.1% |
| 2001 | 256.82 million | +5.2% |
| 2002 | 305.48 million | +19.0% |
| 2003 | 276.42 million | -9.5% |
| 2004 | 469.19 million | +69.7% |
| 2005 | 869.58 million | +85.3% |
| 2006 | 888.50 million | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 1.29 billion | +45.5% |
| 2008 | 1.64 billion | +26.8% |
| 2009 | 2.28 billion | +38.9% |
| 2010 | 2.95 billion | +29.4% |
| 2011 | 3.64 billion | +23.5% |
| 2012 | 4.31 billion | +18.4% |
| 2013 | 4.96 billion | +15.2% |
| 2014 | 5.99 billion | +20.8% |
| 2015 | 7.56 billion | +26.2% |
| 2016 | 9.21 billion | +21.7% |
| 2017 | 10.97 billion | +19.2% |
| 2018 | 12.67 billion | +15.5% |
| 2019 | 12.74 billion | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 13.54 billion | +6.3% |
| 2021 | 15.86 billion | +17.1% |
| 2022 | 14.09 billion | -11.2% |
| 2023 | 13.93 billion | -1.1% |
Qatar compared with similar countries
- Qatar's 13.93 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 266.33 million, 52.3× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Qatar's 13.93 billion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 101.35 million, 137.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.47 million | 2.20 million | 14.00 million | 6 |
| 1980s | 29.31 million | 21.40 million | 40.00 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 102.19 million | 44.30 million | 206.70 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 851.83 million | 244.07 million | 2.28 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.50 billion | 2.95 billion | 12.74 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.35 billion | 13.54 billion | 15.86 billion | 4 |
Countries ranked near Qatar
- 1 United States 42.76 billion compare
- 2 China 26.17 billion compare
- 4 United Arab Emirates 13.57 billion compare
- 5 Germany 12.77 billion compare
- 6 South Korea 12.29 billion compare
More reference data data for Qatar
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0059 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0397 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0493 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0003 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0493 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0199 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0071 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1746 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2166 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0017 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air transport freight ton km in Qatar?
- Air transport freight ton km in Qatar was 13.93 billion in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest air transport freight ton km recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 15.86 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest air transport freight ton km recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.20 million in 1974.
- How does Qatar rank for air transport freight ton km?
- Qatar ranks 3rd out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air transport freight ton km rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 180.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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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