Air transport freight ton km in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Air transport freight ton km was 13.57 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
13.57 billion
Change on year
up 4.4%
World rank
4th
of 180 countries
All-time high
16.62 billion
in 2017
All-time low
2.20 million
in 1974
Years of data
50
1974–2023
Air transport freight ton km in United Arab Emirates, 1974–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 13.57 billion for air transport freight ton km in 2023.
That represents a change of up 4.4% on the previous year and down 3.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air transport freight ton km in United Arab Emirates peaked at 16.62 billion in 2017 and was at its lowest, 2.20 million, in 1974.
United Arab Emirates ranks 4th 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 United Arab Emirates, 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 | 48.60 million | +49.1% |
| 1987 | 68.10 million | +40.1% |
| 1988 | 96.20 million | +41.3% |
| 1989 | 117.80 million | +22.5% |
| 1990 | 145.10 million | +23.2% |
| 1991 | 184.40 million | +27.1% |
| 1992 | 267.00 million | +44.8% |
| 1993 | 365.40 million | +36.9% |
| 1994 | 465.90 million | +27.5% |
| 1995 | 557.20 million | +19.6% |
| 1996 | 651.30 million | +16.9% |
| 1997 | 809.40 million | +24.3% |
| 1998 | 902.00 million | +11.4% |
| 1999 | 1.13 billion | +25.2% |
| 2000 | 1.46 billion | +28.9% |
| 2001 | 1.63 billion | +12.0% |
| 2002 | 2.08 billion | +27.5% |
| 2003 | 2.77 billion | +33.3% |
| 2004 | 3.73 billion | +34.7% |
| 2005 | 4.64 billion | +24.3% |
| 2006 | 5.74 billion | +23.6% |
| 2007 | 6.54 billion | +14.0% |
| 2008 | 9.29 billion | +42.1% |
| 2009 | 8.96 billion | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 9.77 billion | +9.1% |
| 2011 | 10.43 billion | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 12.03 billion | +15.3% |
| 2013 | 14.08 billion | +17.0% |
| 2014 | 15.53 billion | +10.3% |
| 2015 | 15.96 billion | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 16.14 billion | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 16.62 billion | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 15.96 billion | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 14.77 billion | -7.5% |
| 2020 | 12.17 billion | -17.6% |
| 2021 | 15.30 billion | +25.7% |
| 2022 | 12.99 billion | -15.1% |
| 2023 | 13.57 billion | +4.4% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 13.57 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 266.33 million, 50.9× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 13.57 billion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 101.35 million, 133.9× 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 | 48.70 million | 21.40 million | 117.80 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 547.74 million | 145.10 million | 1.13 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.68 billion | 1.46 billion | 9.29 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.13 billion | 9.77 billion | 16.62 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.51 billion | 12.17 billion | 15.30 billion | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More reference data data for United Arab Emirates
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0407 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4839 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1364 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0486 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0008 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air transport freight ton km in United Arab Emirates?
- Air transport freight ton km in United Arab Emirates was 13.57 billion in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest air transport freight ton km recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 16.62 billion in 2017.
- What is the lowest air transport freight ton km recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.20 million in 1974.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for air transport freight ton km?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 4th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air transport freight ton km rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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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