Air transport freight ton km in United States
United States: Air transport freight ton km was 42.76 billion in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
42.76 billion
Change on year
down 7.0%
World rank
1st
of 180 countries
All-time high
46.00 billion
in 2021
All-time low
5.15 billion
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023
Air transport freight ton km in United States, 1970–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for air transport freight ton km in United States is 42.76 billion, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 7.0% on the previous year and up 15.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air transport freight ton km in United States peaked at 46.00 billion in 2021 and was at its lowest, 5.15 billion, in 1970.
United States ranks 1st 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 States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5.15 billion | — |
| 1971 | 5.54 billion | +7.6% |
| 1972 | 6.28 billion | +13.4% |
| 1973 | 7.06 billion | +12.4% |
| 1974 | 7.26 billion | +2.8% |
| 1975 | 7.00 billion | -3.5% |
| 1976 | 7.44 billion | +6.3% |
| 1977 | 7.92 billion | +6.5% |
| 1978 | 8.41 billion | +6.1% |
| 1979 | 8.66 billion | +3.0% |
| 1980 | 8.62 billion | -0.5% |
| 1981 | 8.61 billion | -0.1% |
| 1982 | 8.30 billion | -3.6% |
| 1983 | 9.28 billion | +11.9% |
| 1984 | 10.29 billion | +10.9% |
| 1985 | 9.67 billion | -6.0% |
| 1986 | 10.62 billion | +9.8% |
| 1987 | 12.02 billion | +13.2% |
| 1988 | 13.88 billion | +15.4% |
| 1989 | 14.65 billion | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 14.79 billion | +1.0% |
| 1991 | 14.49 billion | -2.1% |
| 1992 | 15.62 billion | +7.8% |
| 1993 | 16.34 billion | +4.6% |
| 1994 | 19.08 billion | +16.8% |
| 1995 | 19.62 billion | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 21.68 billion | +10.5% |
| 1997 | 25.48 billion | +17.5% |
| 1998 | 25.76 billion | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 27.29 billion | +6.0% |
| 2000 | 30.17 billion | +10.6% |
| 2001 | 27.92 billion | -7.4% |
| 2002 | 29.55 billion | +5.8% |
| 2003 | 34.21 billion | +15.7% |
| 2004 | 37.45 billion | +9.5% |
| 2005 | 37.36 billion | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 39.88 billion | +6.8% |
| 2007 | 40.62 billion | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 39.31 billion | -3.2% |
| 2009 | 35.10 billion | -10.7% |
| 2010 | 39.35 billion | +12.1% |
| 2011 | 39.62 billion | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 39.11 billion | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 37.11 billion | -5.1% |
| 2014 | 38.23 billion | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 37.87 billion | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 38.66 billion | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 41.59 billion | +7.6% |
| 2018 | 42.99 billion | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 42.50 billion | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 40.79 billion | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 46.00 billion | +12.8% |
| 2022 | 45.97 billion | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 42.76 billion | -7.0% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 42.76 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 266.33 million, 160.6× the median. (62 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.07 billion | 5.15 billion | 8.66 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 10.59 billion | 8.30 billion | 14.65 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 20.02 billion | 14.49 billion | 27.29 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 35.16 billion | 27.92 billion | 40.62 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 39.70 billion | 37.11 billion | 42.99 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.88 billion | 40.79 billion | 46.00 billion | 4 |
Countries ranked near United States
More reference data data for United States
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 19.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 20.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 64.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 52.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 133.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 589.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 112.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air transport freight ton km in United States?
- Air transport freight ton km in United States was 42.76 billion in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest air transport freight ton km recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 46.00 billion in 2021.
- What is the lowest air transport freight ton km recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.15 billion in 1970.
- How does United States rank for air transport freight ton km?
- United States ranks 1st out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air transport freight ton km rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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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