Between 2013 and 2019, road passenger transport in France demonstrated a generally stable trend with minor fluctuations, peaking in 2017 at 860.8 Billion Passenger Kilometers. However, 2020 marked a significant downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic, causing a substantial decline of 20.43% year-on-year. The sector showed resilience with a rebound in 2021, rising by 14.05%, and continued recovery into 2022 and 2023, with an average annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.41% over the last five years, reaching 876.63 Billion Passenger Kilometers in 2023.
Looking forward, the forecasts from 2024 to 2028 project a steady increase at an average rate of 0.7% per year, with the value expected to reach 915.95 Billion Passenger Kilometers by 2028. This represents a cumulative growth of 3.54% over the forecasted period.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of technological advancements such as the rise of electric and autonomous vehicles, the potential for increased passenger transport demand due to urbanization, and evolving transportation policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions.
