The national passenger road transport by passenger cars in Poland has shown considerable fluctuations over the last decade. After a steady rise from 2013 to 2016, reaching a peak in 2016, the value saw a decline with significant drop in 2020 due to exceptional circumstances, potentially attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of 2023, the value stood at 190.47 Billion Passenger Kilometers, showing a slight decline compared to the previous years.
In recent years, from 2021 to 2023, the year-on-year variation ranged between positive rebounds and slight declines, indicating a volatile recovery process. For instance, in 2022, the value rose by 4.01% from the previous year, but dropped by 1.18% in 2023.
Looking at the average annual changes from 2023-2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is estimated at -1.01%, highlighting a slightly negative outlook.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of evolving environmental policies, as well as technological advancements in automotive industry such as electric vehicles, which could impact the forecasted declines in passenger road transport by passenger cars.
