From 2013 to 2019, Poland's national passenger road transport by motor vehicles generally increased, aside from a minor decrease in 2017. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to a significant drop of 16.5% from the previous year. The sector rebounded in 2021 with a 15.13% increase, continuing this upward trend until 2023. By 2023, the volume stood at 261.56 Billion Passenger Kilometers. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has been a modest 0.58%.
Looking forward, the sector is expected to grow steadily, with forecasted values reaching 268.33 Billion Passenger Kilometers by 2028, reflecting a 5-year CAGR of 0.46% and an overall growth rate of 2.33% from 2024 to 2028.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of advancements in electric and autonomous vehicles, increasing urbanization, and evolving policies to reduce carbon emissions which may drive changes in passenger transport dynamics in Poland.
