Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Zambia
Zambia: Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate was 4.77 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Zambia, 1971–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 4.77 % change on previous year for tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in 2023.
That represents a change of down 85.3% on the previous year and up 144.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Zambia peaked at 167.24 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2004.
That places Zambia 59th 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 20 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 7.41 % change on previous year | -63.0% |
| 1973 | 167.24 % change on previous year | +2157.8% |
| 1974 | 38.71 % change on previous year | -76.9% |
| 1975 | -11.63 % change on previous year | -130.0% |
| 1976 | -4.21 % change on previous year | -63.8% |
| 1977 | 79.12 % change on previous year | -1979.1% |
| 1978 | 11.04 % change on previous year | -86.0% |
| 1979 | 117.96 % change on previous year | +968.2% |
| 1980 | -40.56 % change on previous year | -134.4% |
| 1981 | -62.69 % change on previous year | +54.6% |
| 1982 | 30.86 % change on previous year | -149.2% |
| 1983 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -92.9% |
| 1984 | 8.12 % change on previous year | +271.9% |
| 1985 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1986 | -3.16 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 4.9 % change on previous year | -254.9% |
| 1988 | -3.5 % change on previous year | -171.5% |
| 1989 | 0.4032 % change on previous year | -111.5% |
| 1990 | 18.88 % change on previous year | +4581.1% |
| 1991 | -26.69 % change on previous year | -241.4% |
| 1992 | -23.96 % change on previous year | -10.2% |
| 1993 | -17.58 % change on previous year | -26.7% |
| 1994 | 15.44 % change on previous year | -187.9% |
| 1998 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1999 | -20 % change on previous year | — |
| 2000 | 14.25 % change on previous year | -171.2% |
| 2001 | -93.87 % change on previous year | -758.8% |
| 2002 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 10.71 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | -100 % change on previous year | -1033.3% |
| 2014 | -10.7 % change on previous year | -89.3% |
| 2015 | -4.85 % change on previous year | -54.7% |
| 2016 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -125.2% |
| 2017 | 1.5 % change on previous year | +22.6% |
| 2018 | -7.95 % change on previous year | -630.0% |
| 2019 | 5.67 % change on previous year | -171.4% |
| 2020 | -11.8 % change on previous year | -308.1% |
| 2021 | 7.45 % change on previous year | -163.1% |
| 2022 | 32.44 % change on previous year | +335.3% |
| 2023 | 4.77 % change on previous year | -85.3% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 4.77 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -2.02 % change on previous year. (44 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 4.77 % 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 Zambia 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +4581.1% | 0.4032 % change on previous year | 18.88 % change on previous year |
| 1973 | +2157.8% | 7.41 % change on previous year | 167.24 % change on previous year |
| 1977 | +1979.1% | -4.21 % change on previous year | 79.12 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 47.29 % change on previous year | -11.63 % change on previous year | 167.24 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -6.34 % change on previous year | -62.69 % change on previous year | 30.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -7.7 % change on previous year | -26.69 % change on previous year | 18.88 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | -33.78 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 14.25 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | -2.52 % change on previous year | -10.7 % change on previous year | 5.67 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2020s | 8.21 % change on previous year | -11.8 % change on previous year | 32.44 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 56 Ethiopia 7 % change on previous year compare
- 57 Maldives 6.67 % change on previous year compare
- 58 France 5.17 % change on previous year compare
- 60 Argentina 4.48 % change on previous year compare
- 61 United Arab Emirates 4.4 % change on previous year compare
- 62 Paraguay 4.02 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Zambia
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2025)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 40.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 2010 = 100 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Zambia?
- Tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate in Zambia was 4.77 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 167.24 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2004.
- How does Zambia rank for tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate?
- Zambia ranks 59th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Is tonne-kilometers of air freight, annual growth rate rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 144.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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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How this figure is calculated
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.
Computed from
- Tonne-kilometers of air freight International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
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About this data
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.