Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate was -56.27 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1971–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded -56.27 % change on previous year for tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in 2023.
The figure is down 459.6% on the previous year and up 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 300.3 % change on previous year in 2018 and was at its lowest, -60.3 % change on previous year, in 2013.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 143rd of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 26.28 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 9.25 % change on previous year | -64.8% |
| 1973 | 30.16 % change on previous year | +226.1% |
| 1974 | 37.8 % change on previous year | +25.4% |
| 1975 | 32.15 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 1976 | 19.42 % change on previous year | -39.6% |
| 1977 | -21.5 % change on previous year | -210.7% |
| 1978 | -10.71 % change on previous year | -50.2% |
| 1979 | 10.67 % change on previous year | -199.6% |
| 1980 | -16.87 % change on previous year | -258.1% |
| 1981 | 11.3 % change on previous year | -167.0% |
| 1982 | -20.05 % change on previous year | -277.4% |
| 1983 | -5.86 % change on previous year | -70.8% |
| 1984 | 10.73 % change on previous year | -282.9% |
| 1985 | -4.69 % change on previous year | -143.7% |
| 1986 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -142.0% |
| 1987 | 68.81 % change on previous year | +3397.9% |
| 1988 | 5.33 % change on previous year | -92.2% |
| 1989 | 7.96 % change on previous year | +49.2% |
| 1990 | -4.02 % change on previous year | -150.5% |
| 1991 | -42.06 % change on previous year | +946.2% |
| 1992 | -14.16 % change on previous year | -66.3% |
| 1993 | -22.46 % change on previous year | +58.6% |
| 1994 | 95.02 % change on previous year | -523.1% |
| 2013 | -60.3 % change on previous year | -163.5% |
| 2014 | 3 % change on previous year | -105.0% |
| 2015 | 1.65 % change on previous year | -44.9% |
| 2016 | -31.9 % change on previous year | -2029.9% |
| 2017 | 291.07 % change on previous year | -1012.4% |
| 2018 | 300.3 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 2019 | -17.91 % change on previous year | -106.0% |
| 2020 | 28.14 % change on previous year | -257.1% |
| 2021 | -1.44 % change on previous year | -105.1% |
| 2022 | 15.65 % change on previous year | -1185.8% |
| 2023 | -56.27 % change on previous year | -459.6% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's -56.27 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is -8.99 % change on previous year, 6.3× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's -56.27 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -5.34 % change on previous year, 10.5× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo 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 | +3397.9% | 1.97 % change on previous year | 68.81 % change on previous year |
| 2016 | -2029.9% | 1.65 % change on previous year | -31.9 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 14.84 % change on previous year | -21.5 % change on previous year | 37.8 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 5.86 % change on previous year | -20.05 % change on previous year | 68.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.47 % change on previous year | -42.06 % change on previous year | 95.02 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | 69.41 % change on previous year | -60.3 % change on previous year | 300.3 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2020s | -3.48 % change on previous year | -56.27 % change on previous year | 28.14 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 140 Nepal -47.28 % change on previous year compare
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- 142 Czechia -53.87 % change on previous year compare
- 144 South Africa -58.37 % change on previous year compare
- 145 Burkina Faso -59.17 % change on previous year compare
- 146 Madagascar -60.73 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Democratic Republic of Congo
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.31 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.335 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.31 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.82 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Democratic Republic of Congo was -56.27 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 300.3 % change on previous year in 2018.
- What is the lowest tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -60.3 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 143rd out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Is tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Tonne-kilometers of air freight. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Tonne-kilometers of air freight International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Tonne-kilometers of air freight. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.