Air transport freight ton km in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Air transport freight ton km was 3.78 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air transport freight ton km in Zimbabwe, 1970–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, air transport freight ton km in Zimbabwe stood at 3.78 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 88.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air transport freight ton km in Zimbabwe peaked at 162.99 million in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2019.
That places Zimbabwe 103rd out of 180 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Air transport freight ton km in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 600,000 | — |
| 1971 | 400,000 | -33.3% |
| 1972 | 500,000 | +25.0% |
| 1973 | 600,000 | +20.0% |
| 1980 | 3.20 million | +433.3% |
| 1981 | 7.60 million | +137.5% |
| 1982 | 9.40 million | +23.7% |
| 1983 | 10.00 million | +6.4% |
| 1984 | 11.90 million | +19.0% |
| 1985 | 11.10 million | -6.7% |
| 1986 | 12.50 million | +12.6% |
| 1987 | 66.90 million | +435.2% |
| 1988 | 73.40 million | +9.7% |
| 1989 | 64.60 million | -12.0% |
| 1990 | 64.90 million | +0.5% |
| 1991 | 87.00 million | +34.1% |
| 1992 | 93.50 million | +7.5% |
| 1993 | 113.70 million | +21.6% |
| 1994 | 130.80 million | +15.0% |
| 1995 | 144.40 million | +10.4% |
| 1996 | 152.90 million | +5.9% |
| 1997 | 153.10 million | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 156.90 million | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 158.20 million | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 162.99 million | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 158.17 million | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 25.81 million | -83.7% |
| 2003 | 18.49 million | -28.4% |
| 2004 | 20.82 million | +12.6% |
| 2005 | 22.25 million | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 8.55 million | -61.6% |
| 2007 | 7.69 million | -10.0% |
| 2008 | 7.46 million | -3.0% |
| 2009 | 6.78 million | -9.2% |
| 2010 | 25.14 million | +271.1% |
| 2011 | 44.68 million | +77.8% |
| 2012 | 47.29 million | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 32.68 million | -30.9% |
| 2014 | 710,490 | -97.8% |
| 2015 | 796,107 | +12.1% |
| 2016 | 804,947 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 665,035 | -17.4% |
| 2018 | 665,035 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 10.00 million | — |
| 2021 | 2.97 million | -70.2% |
| 2022 | 3.93 million | +32.3% |
| 2023 | 3.78 million | -3.9% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 3.78 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.64 million, 67% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 3.78 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 639,841, 5.9× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Air transport freight ton km in Zimbabwe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | +435.2% | 12.50 million | 66.90 million |
| 1980 | +433.3% | 600,000 | 3.20 million |
| 2010 | +271.1% | 6.78 million | 25.14 million |
| 1981 | +137.5% | 3.20 million | 7.60 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 525,000 | 400,000 | 600,000 | 4 |
| 1980s | 27.06 million | 3.20 million | 73.40 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 125.54 million | 64.90 million | 158.20 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 43.90 million | 6.78 million | 162.99 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.34 million | 0 | 47.29 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.17 million | 2.97 million | 10.00 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1903 (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2726 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8086 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies -0.5886 (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Urban area long term, annual growth rate 1.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban area long term, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban area long term, per capita 0.0002 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is air transport freight ton km in Zimbabwe?
- Air transport freight ton km in Zimbabwe was 3.78 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest air transport freight ton km recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 162.99 million in 2000.
- What is the lowest air transport freight ton km recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2019.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for air transport freight ton km?
- Zimbabwe ranks 103rd out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air transport freight ton km rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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