Air transport freight ton km in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Air transport freight ton km was 4.41 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
4.41 billion
Change on year
up 9.8%
World rank
12th
of 180 countries
All-time high
7.62 billion
in 1996
All-time low
516.90 million
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Air transport freight ton km in United Kingdom, 1970–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 4.41 billion for air transport freight ton km in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.8% on the previous year and down 26.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air transport freight ton km in United Kingdom peaked at 7.62 billion in 1996 and was at its lowest, 516.90 million, in 1970.
That places United Kingdom 12th 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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 516.90 million | — |
| 1971 | 564.90 million | +9.3% |
| 1972 | 714.10 million | +26.4% |
| 1973 | 843.90 million | +18.2% |
| 1974 | 847.30 million | +0.4% |
| 1975 | 797.70 million | -5.9% |
| 1976 | 866.40 million | +8.6% |
| 1977 | 984.10 million | +13.6% |
| 1978 | 1.15 billion | +17.2% |
| 1979 | 1.26 billion | +9.6% |
| 1980 | 1.43 billion | +13.0% |
| 1981 | 1.58 billion | +10.5% |
| 1982 | 1.51 billion | -4.3% |
| 1983 | 1.73 billion | +14.5% |
| 1984 | 2.19 billion | +26.8% |
| 1985 | 2.30 billion | +4.8% |
| 1986 | 2.55 billion | +10.8% |
| 1987 | 2.86 billion | +12.4% |
| 1988 | 3.13 billion | +9.5% |
| 1989 | 3.45 billion | +10.0% |
| 1990 | 3.83 billion | +11.0% |
| 1991 | 4.02 billion | +5.2% |
| 1992 | 4.64 billion | +15.3% |
| 1993 | 5.41 billion | +16.5% |
| 1994 | 6.41 billion | +18.5% |
| 1995 | 6.83 billion | +6.6% |
| 1996 | 7.62 billion | +11.5% |
| 1997 | 6.45 billion | -15.3% |
| 1998 | 4.66 billion | -27.7% |
| 1999 | 4.93 billion | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 5.16 billion | +4.8% |
| 2001 | 4.55 billion | -11.9% |
| 2002 | 4.94 billion | +8.6% |
| 2003 | 5.16 billion | +4.4% |
| 2004 | 5.70 billion | +10.4% |
| 2005 | 6.00 billion | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 6.22 billion | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 6.15 billion | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 6.28 billion | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 6.62 billion | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 6.08 billion | -8.0% |
| 2011 | 6.28 billion | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 6.24 billion | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 6.03 billion | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 5.97 billion | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 5.42 billion | -9.2% |
| 2016 | 5.51 billion | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 5.92 billion | +7.3% |
| 2018 | 6.20 billion | +4.8% |
| 2019 | 5.85 billion | -5.6% |
| 2020 | 3.67 billion | -37.3% |
| 2021 | 4.10 billion | +11.7% |
| 2022 | 4.02 billion | -1.9% |
| 2023 | 4.41 billion | +9.8% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 4.41 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 266.33 million, 16.6× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 4.41 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 62.72 million, 70.4× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 855.24 million | 516.90 million | 1.26 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.27 billion | 1.43 billion | 3.45 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.48 billion | 3.83 billion | 7.62 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.68 billion | 4.55 billion | 6.62 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.95 billion | 5.42 billion | 6.28 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.05 billion | 3.67 billion | 4.41 billion | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More reference data data for United Kingdom
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air transport freight ton km in United Kingdom?
- Air transport freight ton km in United Kingdom was 4.41 billion in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest air transport freight ton km recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 7.62 billion in 1996.
- What is the lowest air transport freight ton km recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 516.90 million in 1970.
- How does United Kingdom rank for air transport freight ton km?
- United Kingdom ranks 12th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air transport freight ton km rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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