Germany leads in European railway goods transport with 29.91 million tonne kilometers, showing a 2.75% growth in 2023. Poland and France rank next, albeit with Poland experiencing a slight decline of 0.52% while France grew by 0.42%. Italy and Bulgaria show strong growth at 2.29% and 9.27% respectively, contrasting with significant declines in Latvia and Lithuania, both over 23%. The UK and Finland also declined, at 1.67% and 2.59%. Countries with smaller shares include Macedonia, Luxembourg, and Ireland, with slight decreases reported.
Future trends to watch include the impact of sustainability initiatives on rail transport demand, infrastructure investments, and technological advancements influencing efficiency and capacity across Europe. Monitoring geopolitical changes and trade flows will be crucial in forecasting future railway transport dynamics.
Top countries in Goods Transported by Railway Transport Share by Country (Million Tonne Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 29.91 | 2023 | +1.74% | +2.75% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 13.34 | 2023 | -4.26% | -0.52% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 8.21 | 2023 | -1.43% | +0.42% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 5.76 | 2023 | +1.14% | +2.29% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 5.47 | 2023 | +0.047% | +0.33% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 5.26 | 2023 | +0.46% | +0.25% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 3.87 | 2023 | +0.27% | -0.18% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 3.73 | 2023 | -1.6% | -1.67% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 3.08 | 2023 | -0.28% | +0.045% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 2.73 | 2023 | +1.95% | +1.8% | View data |
