Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Germany
Germany: Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate was -0.7054 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Germany, 1971–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2023, tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Germany stood at -0.7054 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 106.1% on the previous year and down 151.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Germany peaked at 25.92 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -26.5 % change on previous year, in 2010.
Germany ranks 87th of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Germany, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 9.99 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 23.21 % change on previous year | +132.4% |
| 1973 | 25.92 % change on previous year | +11.7% |
| 1974 | 13.81 % change on previous year | -46.7% |
| 1975 | -2.16 % change on previous year | -115.6% |
| 1976 | 13.01 % change on previous year | -703.2% |
| 1977 | 15.73 % change on previous year | +20.9% |
| 1978 | 11.68 % change on previous year | -25.8% |
| 1979 | 12.54 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 1980 | -0.4955 % change on previous year | -104.0% |
| 1981 | -0.7171 % change on previous year | +44.7% |
| 1982 | 6.48 % change on previous year | -1003.7% |
| 1983 | 21.91 % change on previous year | +238.1% |
| 1984 | 15.17 % change on previous year | -30.8% |
| 1985 | 6.4 % change on previous year | -57.8% |
| 1986 | 18.85 % change on previous year | +194.7% |
| 1987 | 14.89 % change on previous year | -21.0% |
| 1988 | 6.84 % change on previous year | -54.0% |
| 1989 | 10.67 % change on previous year | +55.9% |
| 1990 | 4.01 % change on previous year | -62.4% |
| 1991 | 2.87 % change on previous year | -28.5% |
| 1992 | 4.35 % change on previous year | +51.8% |
| 1993 | 8.22 % change on previous year | +88.9% |
| 1994 | 15.81 % change on previous year | +92.3% |
| 1995 | 8.61 % change on previous year | -45.5% |
| 1996 | 3.43 % change on previous year | -60.1% |
| 1997 | 2.45 % change on previous year | -28.8% |
| 1998 | 0.8069 % change on previous year | -67.0% |
| 1999 | 6.05 % change on previous year | +649.3% |
| 2000 | 7.82 % change on previous year | +29.4% |
| 2001 | -1.42 % change on previous year | -118.2% |
| 2002 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -269.5% |
| 2003 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -42.5% |
| 2004 | 10.55 % change on previous year | +660.4% |
| 2005 | -4.26 % change on previous year | -140.4% |
| 2006 | 5.33 % change on previous year | -225.2% |
| 2007 | 4.86 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 2008 | -2.06 % change on previous year | -142.5% |
| 2009 | 21.97 % change on previous year | -1164.0% |
| 2010 | -26.5 % change on previous year | -220.7% |
| 2011 | 3.06 % change on previous year | -111.6% |
| 2012 | -6.22 % change on previous year | -303.0% |
| 2013 | 1.36 % change on previous year | -121.9% |
| 2014 | -2.07 % change on previous year | -251.4% |
| 2015 | -2.75 % change on previous year | +33.2% |
| 2016 | -0.6255 % change on previous year | -77.3% |
| 2017 | 13.81 % change on previous year | -2308.2% |
| 2018 | 0.8632 % change on previous year | -93.8% |
| 2019 | -2.59 % change on previous year | -399.8% |
| 2020 | 18.07 % change on previous year | -798.2% |
| 2021 | 25.82 % change on previous year | +42.9% |
| 2022 | 11.48 % change on previous year | -55.5% |
| 2023 | -0.7054 % change on previous year | -106.1% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's -0.7054 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -1.77 % change on previous year, 40% of the median. (60 countries reporting)
- Germany's -0.7054 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.2 % change on previous year. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Germany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +2308.2% | -0.6255 % change on previous year | 13.81 % change on previous year |
| 2009 | +1164.0% | -2.06 % change on previous year | 21.97 % change on previous year |
| 1982 | +1003.7% | -0.7171 % change on previous year | 6.48 % change on previous year |
| 2020 | +798.2% | -2.59 % change on previous year | 18.07 % change on previous year |
| 1976 | +703.2% | -2.16 % change on previous year | 13.01 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.75 % change on previous year | -2.16 % change on previous year | 25.92 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 10 % change on previous year | -0.7171 % change on previous year | 21.91 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.66 % change on previous year | 0.8069 % change on previous year | 15.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.66 % change on previous year | -4.26 % change on previous year | 21.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -2.17 % change on previous year | -26.5 % change on previous year | 13.81 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.67 % change on previous year | -0.7054 % change on previous year | 25.82 % change on previous year | 4 |
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Germany?
- Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Germany was -0.7054 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 25.92 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -26.5 % change on previous year in 2010.
- How does Germany rank for tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate?
- Germany ranks 87th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Is tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 151.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
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.