Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Laos

Laos: Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate was -0.1375 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
-0.1375 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 99.6%
World rank
81st
of 176 countries
All-time high
700 % change on previous year
in 1990
All-time low
-94.85 % change on previous year
in 2010
Years of data
49
1971–2019

Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Laos, 1971–2019

0200400600800197119952019

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2019, tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Laos stood at -0.1375 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of up 99.6% on the previous year and up 98.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Laos peaked at 700 % change on previous year in 1990 and was at its lowest, -94.85 % change on previous year, in 2010.

That places Laos 81st out of 176 countries with data for 2019, putting it 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 Laos, year by year

Annual values for Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Laos, 1971 to 2019.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 -33.33 % change on previous year
1972 25 % change on previous year -175.0%
1973 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1974 0 % change on previous year
1975 0 % change on previous year
1976 0 % change on previous year
1977 -80 % change on previous year
1978 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1979 0 % change on previous year
1980 0 % change on previous year
1981 0 % change on previous year
1982 0 % change on previous year
1983 0 % change on previous year
1984 100 % change on previous year
1985 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1986 0 % change on previous year
1987 -50 % change on previous year
1988 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1989 0 % change on previous year
1990 700 % change on previous year
1991 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1992 0 % change on previous year
1993 0 % change on previous year
1994 0 % change on previous year
1995 12.5 % change on previous year
1996 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1997 0 % change on previous year
1998 88.89 % change on previous year
1999 -11.76 % change on previous year -113.2%
2000 11.4 % change on previous year -196.9%
2001 -1.86 % change on previous year -116.3%
2002 11.46 % change on previous year -717.9%
2003 4.54 % change on previous year -60.4%
2004 18.32 % change on previous year +303.4%
2005 9.73 % change on previous year -46.9%
2006 2.58 % change on previous year -73.5%
2007 3.14 % change on previous year +21.9%
2008 -1.75 % change on previous year -155.7%
2009 -8.22 % change on previous year +369.1%
2010 -94.85 % change on previous year +1053.8%
2011 218.85 % change on previous year -330.7%
2012 148.45 % change on previous year -32.2%
2013 45.87 % change on previous year -69.1%
2014 -2.69 % change on previous year -105.9%
2015 -1.13 % change on previous year -58.0%
2016 10.29 % change on previous year -1012.7%
2017 -1.52 % change on previous year -114.8%
2018 -38.13 % change on previous year +2406.6%
2019 -0.1375 % change on previous year -99.6%

Laos compared with similar countries

  • Laos's -0.1375 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -2.02 % change on previous year, 7% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
  • Laos's -0.1375 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.08 % change on previous year. (27 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Laos 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.

YearChange FromTo
2018 -2406.6% -1.52 % change on previous year -38.13 % change on previous year
2016 +1012.7% -1.13 % change on previous year 10.29 % change on previous year
2010 -1053.8% -8.22 % change on previous year -94.85 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s -9.81 % change on previous year -80 % change on previous year 25 % change on previous year 9
1980s 5 % change on previous year -50 % change on previous year 100 % change on previous year 10
1990s 78.96 % change on previous year -11.76 % change on previous year 700 % change on previous year 10
2000s 4.93 % change on previous year -8.22 % change on previous year 18.32 % change on previous year 10
2010s 28.5 % change on previous year -94.85 % change on previous year 218.85 % change on previous year 10

Countries ranked near Laos

  1. 82 Yemen -0.3943 % change on previous year compare
  2. 83 Bahrain -0.4063 % change on previous year compare
  3. 84 Morocco -0.6277 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Laos?
Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Laos was -0.1375 % change on previous year in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate recorded in Laos?
The highest recorded value was 700 % change on previous year in 1990.
What is the lowest tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate recorded in Laos?
The lowest recorded value was -94.85 % change on previous year in 2010.
How does Laos rank for tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate?
Laos ranks 81st out of 176 countries with data for 2019.
Is tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate rising or falling in Laos?
Over the last ten years it is up 98.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Laos 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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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.

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Indicator
Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
176 places, 7,044 data points, 1971–2023
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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.