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

Malaysia: Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate was 69.76 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
69.76 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 13,458.2%
World rank
18th
of 176 countries
All-time high
130.12 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-48.77 % change on previous year
in 1973
Years of data
53
1971–2023

Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Malaysia, 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 Malaysia stood at 69.76 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of up 13,458.2% on the previous year and up 522.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Malaysia peaked at 130.12 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -48.77 % change on previous year, in 1973.

Malaysia ranks 18th of 176 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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 Malaysia, year by year

Annual values for Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Malaysia, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 56.99 % change on previous year
1972 10.96 % change on previous year -80.8%
1973 -48.77 % change on previous year -545.0%
1974 130.12 % change on previous year -366.8%
1975 40.31 % change on previous year -69.0%
1976 24.63 % change on previous year -38.9%
1977 34.73 % change on previous year +41.0%
1978 82.89 % change on previous year +138.7%
1979 -16.52 % change on previous year -119.9%
1980 59.97 % change on previous year -462.9%
1981 18.56 % change on previous year -69.0%
1982 8.44 % change on previous year -54.5%
1983 15.43 % change on previous year +82.8%
1984 18.09 % change on previous year +17.2%
1985 4.1 % change on previous year -77.3%
1986 29.33 % change on previous year +615.0%
1987 32.43 % change on previous year +10.6%
1988 8.68 % change on previous year -73.2%
1989 8.17 % change on previous year -5.8%
1990 42.23 % change on previous year +416.8%
1991 24.28 % change on previous year -42.5%
1992 7.02 % change on previous year -71.1%
1993 -11.25 % change on previous year -260.2%
1994 17.6 % change on previous year -256.5%
1995 50.4 % change on previous year +186.3%
1996 18 % change on previous year -64.3%
1997 0.7847 % change on previous year -95.6%
1998 -3.51 % change on previous year -547.8%
1999 3.56 % change on previous year -201.4%
2000 30.83 % change on previous year +765.6%
2001 -4.78 % change on previous year -115.5%
2002 8.39 % change on previous year -275.5%
2003 13.25 % change on previous year +57.9%
2004 19.31 % change on previous year +45.7%
2005 -0.8303 % change on previous year -104.3%
2006 0.7689 % change on previous year -192.6%
2007 2.47 % change on previous year +221.1%
2008 -8.16 % change on previous year -430.3%
2009 16.72 % change on previous year -305.0%
2010 -10.11 % change on previous year -160.5%
2011 -14.48 % change on previous year +43.2%
2012 -11.37 % change on previous year -21.5%
2013 11.22 % change on previous year -198.7%
2014 1.45 % change on previous year -87.1%
2015 -8.54 % change on previous year -689.7%
2016 -42.68 % change on previous year +399.7%
2017 26.55 % change on previous year -162.2%
2018 -6.6 % change on previous year -124.9%
2019 1.44 % change on previous year -121.9%
2020 -40.76 % change on previous year -2925.1%
2021 37.06 % change on previous year -190.9%
2022 0.5146 % change on previous year -98.6%
2023 69.76 % change on previous year +13458.2%

Malaysia compared with similar countries

  • Malaysia's 69.76 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.08 % change on previous year, 22.6× the median. (51 countries reporting)
  • Malaysia's 69.76 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.08 % change on previous year, 22.6× the median. (27 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Malaysia 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
2023 +13458.2% 0.5146 % change on previous year 69.76 % change on previous year
2020 -2925.1% 1.44 % change on previous year -40.76 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 35.04 % change on previous year -48.77 % change on previous year 130.12 % change on previous year 9
1980s 20.32 % change on previous year 4.1 % change on previous year 59.97 % change on previous year 10
1990s 14.91 % change on previous year -11.25 % change on previous year 50.4 % change on previous year 10
2000s 7.8 % change on previous year -8.16 % change on previous year 30.83 % change on previous year 10
2010s -5.31 % change on previous year -42.68 % change on previous year 26.55 % change on previous year 10
2020s 16.64 % change on previous year -40.76 % change on previous year 69.76 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Malaysia

  1. 15 Oman 92.6 % change on previous year compare
  2. 16 Togo 74.82 % change on previous year compare
  3. 17 Vanuatu 74.64 % change on previous year compare
  4. 19 Honduras 68.91 % change on previous year compare
  5. 20 Lithuania 66.72 % change on previous year compare
  6. 21 Singapore 61.94 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 176 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Malaysia?
Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Malaysia was 69.76 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate recorded in Malaysia?
The highest recorded value was 130.12 % change on previous year in 1974.
What is the lowest tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate recorded in Malaysia?
The lowest recorded value was -48.77 % change on previous year in 1973.
How does Malaysia rank for tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate?
Malaysia ranks 18th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Is tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate rising or falling in Malaysia?
Over the last ten years it is up 522.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malaysia 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.