Tonne-kilometers of air freight, per capita in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Tonne-kilometers of air freight, per capita was 64.41 million ton-km per person in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Tonne-kilometers of air freight, per capita in United Kingdom, 1970–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in million ton-km per person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tonne-kilometers of air freight, per capita in United Kingdom is 64.41 million ton-km per person, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 8.4% on the previous year and down 31.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tonne-kilometers of air freight, per capita in United Kingdom peaked at 130.97 million ton-km per person in 1996 and was at its lowest, 9.29 million ton-km per person, in 1970.
That places United Kingdom 28th out of 180 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, per capita in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | million ton-km per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 9.29 million ton-km per person | — |
| 1971 | 10.11 million ton-km per person | +8.8% |
| 1972 | 12.73 million ton-km per person | +26.0% |
| 1973 | 15.02 million ton-km per person | +17.9% |
| 1974 | 15.07 million ton-km per person | +0.3% |
| 1975 | 14.19 million ton-km per person | -5.8% |
| 1976 | 15.41 million ton-km per person | +8.6% |
| 1977 | 17.51 million ton-km per person | +13.6% |
| 1978 | 20.52 million ton-km per person | +17.2% |
| 1979 | 22.47 million ton-km per person | +9.5% |
| 1980 | 25.36 million ton-km per person | +12.9% |
| 1981 | 28.03 million ton-km per person | +10.5% |
| 1982 | 26.84 million ton-km per person | -4.2% |
| 1983 | 30.71 million ton-km per person | +14.4% |
| 1984 | 38.87 million ton-km per person | +26.6% |
| 1985 | 40.66 million ton-km per person | +4.6% |
| 1986 | 44.94 million ton-km per person | +10.5% |
| 1987 | 50.39 million ton-km per person | +12.1% |
| 1988 | 55.06 million ton-km per person | +9.3% |
| 1989 | 60.4 million ton-km per person | +9.7% |
| 1990 | 66.82 million ton-km per person | +10.6% |
| 1991 | 70.06 million ton-km per person | +4.9% |
| 1992 | 80.57 million ton-km per person | +15.0% |
| 1993 | 93.64 million ton-km per person | +16.2% |
| 1994 | 110.69 million ton-km per person | +18.2% |
| 1995 | 117.73 million ton-km per person | +6.4% |
| 1996 | 130.97 million ton-km per person | +11.2% |
| 1997 | 110.61 million ton-km per person | -15.5% |
| 1998 | 79.74 million ton-km per person | -27.9% |
| 1999 | 83.93 million ton-km per person | +5.3% |
| 2000 | 87.63 million ton-km per person | +4.4% |
| 2001 | 76.94 million ton-km per person | -12.2% |
| 2002 | 83.22 million ton-km per person | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 86.5 million ton-km per person | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 94.99 million ton-km per person | +9.8% |
| 2005 | 99.31 million ton-km per person | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 102.15 million ton-km per person | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 100.36 million ton-km per person | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 101.67 million ton-km per person | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 106.22 million ton-km per person | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 96.91 million ton-km per person | -8.8% |
| 2011 | 99.28 million ton-km per person | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 98 million ton-km per person | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 94.04 million ton-km per person | -4.0% |
| 2014 | 92.46 million ton-km per person | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 83.32 million ton-km per person | -9.9% |
| 2016 | 84.03 million ton-km per person | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 89.68 million ton-km per person | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 93.51 million ton-km per person | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 87.82 million ton-km per person | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 54.95 million ton-km per person | -37.4% |
| 2021 | 61.17 million ton-km per person | +11.3% |
| 2022 | 59.43 million ton-km per person | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 64.41 million ton-km per person | +8.4% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 64.41 million ton-km per person is above the median for high income countries, which is 32.91 million ton-km per person, 2.0× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 64.41 million ton-km per person is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.29 million ton-km per person, 12.2× the median. (49 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.23 million ton-km per person | 9.29 million ton-km per person | 22.47 million ton-km per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 40.13 million ton-km per person | 25.36 million ton-km per person | 60.4 million ton-km per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 94.48 million ton-km per person | 66.82 million ton-km per person | 130.97 million ton-km per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 93.9 million ton-km per person | 76.94 million ton-km per person | 106.22 million ton-km per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 91.9 million ton-km per person | 83.32 million ton-km per person | 99.28 million ton-km per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 59.99 million ton-km per person | 54.95 million ton-km per person | 64.41 million ton-km per person | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More reference data data for United Kingdom
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tonne-kilometers of air freight, per capita in United Kingdom?
- Tonne-kilometers of air freight, per capita in United Kingdom was 64.41 million ton-km per person in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest tonne-kilometers of air freight, per capita recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 130.97 million ton-km per person in 1996.
- What is the lowest tonne-kilometers of air freight, per capita recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.29 million ton-km per person in 1970.
- How does United Kingdom rank for tonne-kilometers of air freight, per capita?
- United Kingdom ranks 28th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is tonne-kilometers of air freight, per capita rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Tonne-kilometers of air freight, per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Tonne-kilometers of air freight divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Tonne-kilometers of air freight ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Tonne-kilometers of air freight International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
Tonne-kilometers of air freight divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.