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

Spain: Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate was 18.26 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
18.26 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 47.4%
World rank
41st
of 176 countries
All-time high
72.14 % change on previous year
in 2021
All-time low
-58.52 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
53
1971–2023

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

-50050197119972023

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

Analysis

Spain recorded 18.26 % change on previous year for tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in 2023.

The figure is up 47.4% on the previous year and up 218.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Spain peaked at 72.14 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -58.52 % change on previous year, in 2020.

That places Spain 41st out of 176 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Spain, year by year

Annual values for Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Spain, 1971 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 44.93 % change on previous year
1972 17.71 % change on previous year -60.6%
1973 11.04 % change on previous year -37.6%
1974 15.99 % change on previous year +44.8%
1975 7.62 % change on previous year -52.3%
1976 23.1 % change on previous year +203.2%
1977 22.66 % change on previous year -1.9%
1978 10.61 % change on previous year -53.2%
1979 5.02 % change on previous year -52.7%
1980 3.48 % change on previous year -30.7%
1981 9.29 % change on previous year +167.0%
1982 5.19 % change on previous year -44.1%
1983 -1.14 % change on previous year -121.9%
1984 9.1 % change on previous year -899.3%
1985 8.09 % change on previous year -11.1%
1986 1.97 % change on previous year -75.6%
1987 -1.16 % change on previous year -159.0%
1988 13.58 % change on previous year -1266.8%
1989 22.53 % change on previous year +65.9%
1990 3.7 % change on previous year -83.6%
1991 -18.02 % change on previous year -587.1%
1992 -6.13 % change on previous year -66.0%
1993 -5.27 % change on previous year -14.1%
1994 4.89 % change on previous year -192.9%
1995 18.71 % change on previous year +282.4%
1996 7.25 % change on previous year -61.3%
1997 0.0811 % change on previous year -98.9%
1998 3.63 % change on previous year +4379.7%
1999 6.37 % change on previous year +75.4%
2000 7.78 % change on previous year +22.1%
2001 -0.0714 % change on previous year -100.9%
2002 -8.13 % change on previous year +11286.1%
2003 8.09 % change on previous year -199.5%
2004 19.57 % change on previous year +141.9%
2005 -2.09 % change on previous year -110.7%
2006 7.68 % change on previous year -467.3%
2007 9.42 % change on previous year +22.7%
2008 8.52 % change on previous year -9.6%
2009 -17.36 % change on previous year -303.8%
2010 14.47 % change on previous year -183.4%
2011 6.27 % change on previous year -56.7%
2012 -13.82 % change on previous year -320.5%
2013 -15.36 % change on previous year +11.2%
2014 0.4841 % change on previous year -103.2%
2015 7.57 % change on previous year +1463.2%
2016 3.16 % change on previous year -58.3%
2017 0.9802 % change on previous year -68.9%
2018 3.72 % change on previous year +279.3%
2019 6.5 % change on previous year +74.9%
2020 -58.52 % change on previous year -1000.0%
2021 72.14 % change on previous year -223.3%
2022 12.39 % change on previous year -82.8%
2023 18.26 % change on previous year +47.4%

Spain compared with similar countries

  • Spain's 18.26 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -1.77 % change on previous year. (60 countries reporting)
  • Spain's 18.26 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.2 % change on previous year, 15.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Spain 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
2002 -11286.1% -0.0714 % change on previous year -8.13 % change on previous year
1998 +4379.7% 0.0811 % change on previous year 3.63 % change on previous year
2015 +1463.2% 0.4841 % change on previous year 7.57 % change on previous year
1988 +1266.8% -1.16 % change on previous year 13.58 % change on previous year
2020 -1000.0% 6.5 % change on previous year -58.52 % change on previous year
1984 +899.3% -1.14 % change on previous year 9.1 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 17.63 % change on previous year 5.02 % change on previous year 44.93 % change on previous year 9
1980s 7.09 % change on previous year -1.16 % change on previous year 22.53 % change on previous year 10
1990s 1.52 % change on previous year -18.02 % change on previous year 18.71 % change on previous year 10
2000s 3.34 % change on previous year -17.36 % change on previous year 19.57 % change on previous year 10
2010s 1.4 % change on previous year -15.36 % change on previous year 14.47 % change on previous year 10
2020s 11.07 % change on previous year -58.52 % change on previous year 72.14 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Spain

  1. 38 Trinidad and Tobago 22.54 % change on previous year compare
  2. 39 Vietnam 21.08 % change on previous year compare
  3. 40 Thailand 20.75 % change on previous year compare
  4. 42 Nigeria 17.87 % change on previous year compare
  5. 43 Bahamas 17.29 % change on previous year compare
  6. 44 Angola 17.18 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Spain?
Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Spain was 18.26 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate recorded in Spain?
The highest recorded value was 72.14 % change on previous year in 2021.
What is the lowest tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate recorded in Spain?
The lowest recorded value was -58.52 % change on previous year in 2020.
How does Spain rank for tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate?
Spain ranks 41st out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Is tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate rising or falling in Spain?
Over the last ten years it is up 218.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Spain 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.