Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate was 4.4 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
4.4 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 129.2%
World rank
61st
of 176 countries
All-time high
87.14 % change on previous year
in 1980
All-time low
-18.32 % change on previous year
in 1981
Years of data
49
1975–2023

Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 1975–2023

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

Analysis

United Arab Emirates recorded 4.4 % change on previous year for tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in 2023.

That represents a change of up 129.2% on the previous year and down 74.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates peaked at 87.14 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -18.32 % change on previous year, in 1981.

That places United Arab Emirates 61st out of 176 countries with data for 2023, 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 United Arab Emirates, year by year

Annual values for Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates, 1975 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1975 81.82 % change on previous year
1976 70 % change on previous year -14.4%
1977 20.59 % change on previous year -70.6%
1978 17.07 % change on previous year -17.1%
1979 45.83 % change on previous year +168.5%
1980 87.14 % change on previous year +90.1%
1981 -18.32 % change on previous year -121.0%
1982 0.9346 % change on previous year -105.1%
1983 10.19 % change on previous year +989.8%
1984 28.99 % change on previous year +184.6%
1985 6.19 % change on previous year -78.7%
1986 49.08 % change on previous year +693.0%
1987 40.12 % change on previous year -18.2%
1988 41.26 % change on previous year +2.8%
1989 22.45 % change on previous year -45.6%
1990 23.17 % change on previous year +3.2%
1991 27.08 % change on previous year +16.9%
1992 44.79 % change on previous year +65.4%
1993 36.85 % change on previous year -17.7%
1994 27.5 % change on previous year -25.4%
1995 19.6 % change on previous year -28.8%
1996 16.89 % change on previous year -13.8%
1997 24.27 % change on previous year +43.7%
1998 11.44 % change on previous year -52.9%
1999 25.24 % change on previous year +120.7%
2000 28.91 % change on previous year +14.5%
2001 12 % change on previous year -58.5%
2002 27.48 % change on previous year +128.9%
2003 33.35 % change on previous year +21.4%
2004 34.66 % change on previous year +3.9%
2005 24.33 % change on previous year -29.8%
2006 23.56 % change on previous year -3.1%
2007 13.99 % change on previous year -40.6%
2008 42.08 % change on previous year +200.9%
2009 -3.55 % change on previous year -108.4%
2010 9.09 % change on previous year -356.0%
2011 6.76 % change on previous year -25.7%
2012 15.31 % change on previous year +126.5%
2013 17.04 % change on previous year +11.3%
2014 10.26 % change on previous year -39.8%
2015 2.8 % change on previous year -72.7%
2016 1.1 % change on previous year -60.6%
2017 2.96 % change on previous year +167.9%
2018 -3.93 % change on previous year -232.9%
2019 -7.5 % change on previous year +90.8%
2020 -17.57 % change on previous year +134.2%
2021 25.71 % change on previous year -246.3%
2022 -15.07 % change on previous year -158.6%
2023 4.4 % change on previous year -129.2%

United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries

  • United Arab Emirates's 4.4 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -1.77 % change on previous year. (60 countries reporting)
  • United Arab Emirates's 4.4 % 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 United Arab Emirates 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
1983 +989.8% 0.9346 % change on previous year 10.19 % change on previous year
1986 +693.0% 6.19 % change on previous year 49.08 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 47.06 % change on previous year 17.07 % change on previous year 81.82 % change on previous year 5
1980s 26.8 % change on previous year -18.32 % change on previous year 87.14 % change on previous year 10
1990s 25.69 % change on previous year 11.44 % change on previous year 44.79 % change on previous year 10
2000s 23.68 % change on previous year -3.55 % change on previous year 42.08 % change on previous year 10
2010s 5.39 % change on previous year -7.5 % change on previous year 17.04 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.6332 % change on previous year -17.57 % change on previous year 25.71 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 58 France 5.17 % change on previous year compare
  2. 59 Zambia 4.77 % change on previous year compare
  3. 60 Argentina 4.48 % change on previous year compare
  4. 62 Paraguay 4.02 % change on previous year compare
  5. 63 Finland 3.53 % change on previous year compare
  6. 64 Rwanda 3.49 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates?
Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in United Arab Emirates was 4.4 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 87.14 % change on previous year in 1980.
What is the lowest tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was -18.32 % change on previous year in 1981.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate?
United Arab Emirates ranks 61st out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
Is tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is down 74.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.