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

Nigeria: Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate was 17.87 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
17.87 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 74.6%
World rank
42nd
of 176 countries
All-time high
440 % change on previous year
in 1998
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 2010
Years of data
50
1971–2023

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

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Nigeria is 17.87 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 74.6% on the previous year and up 278.1% over five years.

Over the whole period, tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Nigeria peaked at 440 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2010.

Nigeria ranks 42nd 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 Nigeria, year by year

Annual values for Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Nigeria, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 22.64 % change on previous year
1972 7.69 % change on previous year -66.0%
1973 2.86 % change on previous year -62.9%
1974 -6.94 % change on previous year -343.1%
1975 -35.82 % change on previous year +415.8%
1976 -16.28 % change on previous year -54.6%
1977 13.89 % change on previous year -185.3%
1978 -17.07 % change on previous year -222.9%
1979 32.35 % change on previous year -289.5%
1980 106.67 % change on previous year +229.7%
1981 68.82 % change on previous year -35.5%
1982 62.42 % change on previous year -9.3%
1983 30.59 % change on previous year -51.0%
1984 -8.41 % change on previous year -127.5%
1985 -5.9 % change on previous year -29.8%
1986 12.89 % change on previous year -318.4%
1987 14.81 % change on previous year +14.9%
1988 -20.7 % change on previous year -239.7%
1989 -42.37 % change on previous year +104.7%
1990 38.24 % change on previous year -190.2%
1991 17.02 % change on previous year -55.5%
1992 -62.55 % change on previous year -467.5%
1993 -4.85 % change on previous year -92.2%
1994 -26.53 % change on previous year +446.5%
1995 -73.61 % change on previous year +177.5%
1996 147.37 % change on previous year -300.2%
1997 6.38 % change on previous year -95.7%
1998 440 % change on previous year +6793.3%
1999 -64.07 % change on previous year -114.6%
2000 -9.03 % change on previous year -85.9%
2001 -68.36 % change on previous year +656.9%
2002 212.46 % change on previous year -410.8%
2003 14.58 % change on previous year -93.1%
2004 -1.87 % change on previous year -112.8%
2005 2.24 % change on previous year -219.9%
2006 12.36 % change on previous year +451.3%
2007 -10.94 % change on previous year -188.5%
2008 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2009 -20.63 % change on previous year
2010 -100 % change on previous year +384.8%
2014 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2015 103.32 % change on previous year
2016 -2.58 % change on previous year -102.5%
2017 -8.94 % change on previous year +246.5%
2018 -10.04 % change on previous year +12.3%
2019 -90.69 % change on previous year +803.4%
2020 -8.65 % change on previous year -90.5%
2021 -7.07 % change on previous year -18.4%
2022 70.32 % change on previous year -1095.3%
2023 17.87 % change on previous year -74.6%

Nigeria compared with similar countries

  • Nigeria's 17.87 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -2.02 % change on previous year. (44 countries reporting)
  • Nigeria's 17.87 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -5.34 % change on previous year. (43 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Nigeria 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
1998 +6793.3% 6.38 % change on previous year 440 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0.3683 % change on previous year -35.82 % change on previous year 32.35 % change on previous year 9
1980s 21.88 % change on previous year -42.37 % change on previous year 106.67 % change on previous year 10
1990s 41.74 % change on previous year -73.61 % change on previous year 440 % change on previous year 10
2000s 13.08 % change on previous year -68.36 % change on previous year 212.46 % change on previous year 10
2010s -15.56 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 103.32 % change on previous year 7
2020s 18.12 % change on previous year -8.65 % change on previous year 70.32 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 39 Vietnam 21.08 % change on previous year compare
  2. 40 Thailand 20.75 % change on previous year compare
  3. 41 Spain 18.26 % change on previous year compare
  4. 43 Bahamas 17.29 % change on previous year compare
  5. 44 Angola 17.18 % change on previous year compare
  6. 45 Uzbekistan 16 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Nigeria?
Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Nigeria was 17.87 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 440 % change on previous year in 1998.
What is the lowest tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2010.
How does Nigeria rank for tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate?
Nigeria ranks 42nd out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Where does this Nigeria 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.