In 2023, Finland had the longest navigable inland waterways in Europe at 8.14 thousand kilometers, followed by Germany with 7.83 thousand kilometers, and the Netherlands at 6.37 thousand kilometers. Significant changes included Poland's 0.59% increase and Romania's substantial 10.12% growth. Conversely, France saw a reduction of 0.31%, and Lithuania experienced a significant decrease of 0.87%. The United Kingdom and Croatia both registered minor declines. Over the last five years, CAGR trends suggest relatively stable growth for most countries, with Romania showing potential for further expansion.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential investment in expanding waterway navigation capacities in rapidly growing countries like Romania.
- Impacts of environmental policies on waterway development across Europe.
- Technological advancements facilitating enhanced waterway management and usage.
Top countries in Length of Navigable Inland Waterways by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilometers | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Finland | 8,140 | 2023 | +0.33% | +0.017% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 7,830 | 2023 | +0.46% | +0.42% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 6,370 | 2023 | +0.39% | +0.22% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 4,990 | 2023 | -0.42% | -0.31% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 3,760 | 2023 | -0.053% | +0.59% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 2,880 | 2023 | +2.05% | +10.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Serbia | 1,590 | 2021 | 0% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 1,580 | 2023 | +0.35% | +0.14% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Italy | 1,570 | 2023 | +0.13% | +0.077% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Kingdom | 1,050 | 2023 | -0.095% | -0.038% | View data |
