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

Libya: Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate was 26.79 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
26.79 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 89.3%
World rank
34th
of 176 countries
All-time high
249.3 % change on previous year
in 2022
All-time low
-92.11 % change on previous year
in 1993
Years of data
51
1971–2023

Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Libya, 1971–2023

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

Analysis

In 2023, tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Libya stood at 26.79 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 89.3% on the previous year and down 63.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Libya peaked at 249.3 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -92.11 % change on previous year, in 1993.

Libya ranks 34th of 176 countries on this measure, in the top 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 Libya, year by year

Annual values for Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Libya, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 181.82 % change on previous year
1972 32.26 % change on previous year -82.3%
1973 -12.2 % change on previous year -137.8%
1974 -5.56 % change on previous year -54.4%
1975 35.29 % change on previous year -735.3%
1976 36.96 % change on previous year +4.7%
1977 7.94 % change on previous year -78.5%
1978 19.12 % change on previous year +140.9%
1979 3.7 % change on previous year -80.6%
1980 30.95 % change on previous year +735.7%
1981 19.09 % change on previous year -38.3%
1982 -58.78 % change on previous year -407.9%
1983 -11.11 % change on previous year -81.1%
1984 12.5 % change on previous year -212.5%
1985 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1986 100 % change on previous year
1987 -19.44 % change on previous year -119.4%
1988 -56.32 % change on previous year +189.7%
1989 23.68 % change on previous year -142.1%
1990 119.15 % change on previous year +403.1%
1991 -8.74 % change on previous year -107.3%
1992 -59.57 % change on previous year +581.8%
1993 -92.11 % change on previous year +54.6%
1994 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1995 33.33 % change on previous year
1996 -25 % change on previous year -175.0%
1997 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1998 0 % change on previous year
1999 0 % change on previous year
2000 9.33 % change on previous year
2001 -21.95 % change on previous year -335.2%
2002 -3.12 % change on previous year -85.8%
2003 14.11 % change on previous year -551.6%
2004 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2005 6.01 % change on previous year
2006 8 % change on previous year +33.2%
2007 -11.11 % change on previous year -238.9%
2008 61.11 % change on previous year -650.0%
2009 -21.34 % change on previous year -134.9%
2011 -23.98 % change on previous year +12.4%
2012 -62.81 % change on previous year +161.9%
2013 72.55 % change on previous year -215.5%
2014 -20.85 % change on previous year -128.7%
2015 -12.29 % change on previous year -41.1%
2016 -45.95 % change on previous year +273.9%
2017 -10.23 % change on previous year -77.7%
2018 -42.51 % change on previous year +315.6%
2019 6.61 % change on previous year -115.6%
2020 -18.6 % change on previous year -381.2%
2022 249.3 % change on previous year -1440.6%
2023 26.79 % change on previous year -89.3%

Libya compared with similar countries

  • Libya's 26.79 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.08 % change on previous year, 8.7× the median. (51 countries reporting)
  • Libya's 26.79 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -4.45 % change on previous year. (22 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Libya 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
2022 +1440.6% -18.6 % change on previous year 249.3 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 33.26 % change on previous year -12.2 % change on previous year 181.82 % change on previous year 9
1980s 4.06 % change on previous year -58.78 % change on previous year 100 % change on previous year 10
1990s -3.29 % change on previous year -92.11 % change on previous year 119.15 % change on previous year 10
2000s 4.1 % change on previous year -21.95 % change on previous year 61.11 % change on previous year 10
2010s -15.5 % change on previous year -62.81 % change on previous year 72.55 % change on previous year 9
2020s 85.83 % change on previous year -18.6 % change on previous year 249.3 % change on previous year 3

Countries ranked near Libya

  1. 31 China 38 % change on previous year compare
  2. 32 Serbia 36.02 % change on previous year compare
  3. 33 Iceland 30.2 % change on previous year compare
  4. 35 Kuwait 26.45 % change on previous year compare
  5. 36 Russia 26.07 % change on previous year compare
  6. 37 India 23.59 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Libya?
Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Libya was 26.79 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
The highest recorded value was 249.3 % change on previous year in 2022.
What is the lowest tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate recorded in Libya?
The lowest recorded value was -92.11 % change on previous year in 1993.
How does Libya rank for tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate?
Libya ranks 34th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Is tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate rising or falling in Libya?
Over the last ten years it is down 63.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Libya 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.